Capacity Estimation Quiz

Which container would best estimate the capacity needed to hold a gallon of milk?

• A coffee mug

• A standard water bottle

• A large pitcher

• A small bowl

If a soda can holds 355 milliliters of liquid, how many soda cans are approximately needed to fill a 2-liter bottle?

• 3 cans

• 4 cans

• 5 cans

• 6 cans

A family-sized bottle of shampoo has a capacity of 1 liter. How many standard 250 milliliter bottles of shampoo can be filled with this amount?

• 2 bottles

• 3 bottles

• 4 bottles

• 5 bottles

Which of the following is the closest estimate for the capacity of a standard teapot?

• 500 milliliters

• 1 liter

• 1.5 liters

• 2 liters

Considering a standard measuring cup used in cooking holds about 250 milliliters, how many of these cups are needed to measure out 2 liters of water?

• 4 cups

• 6 cups

• 8 cups

• 10 cups

If a garden watering can holds 5 liters of water, how many 1-liter bottles of water are needed to fill it completely?

• 2 bottles

• 3 bottles

• 4 bottles

• 5 bottles

A small fish tank holds 20 liters of water. How many 2-liter soda bottles would be needed to fill it up?

• 5 bottles

• 8 bottles

• 10 bottles

• 12 bottles

Which of the following would be the best estimate for the capacity of a large soup pot?

• 2 liters

• 5 liters

• 10 liters

• 20 liters

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