Estimating Capacity #2

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What is capacity?

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Capacity is the maximum amount that something can hold, usually measured in liters, gallons, or cups.

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How many cups are in a gallon?

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There are 16 cups in a gallon.

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What is a quart?

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A quart is a unit of capacity equal to 1/4 of a gallon or 2 pints.

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How many pints are in a quart?

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There are 2 pints in a quart.

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What is the equivalent of 2 liters in gallons?

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2 liters is approximately 0.53 gallons.

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How many cups are in a pint?

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There are 2 cups in a pint.

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What is the smallest unit of capacity in the metric system?

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The smallest unit of capacity in the metric system is the milliliter (mL).

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How many milliliters are in a liter?

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There are 1,000 milliliters in a liter.

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What is the capacity of a standard soda can?

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A standard soda can typically holds 12 fluid ounces, which is about 0.355 liters.

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What is the capacity of a typical water bottle?

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A typical water bottle holds about 500 milliliters or 0.5 liters.