Capacity Benchmarks

How many quarts are in a gallon?

• 1 qt

• 2 qt

• 4 qt

• 8 qt

Which unit best describe the amount of soda in this container?

• 2 liters

• 2 milliliters

The amount a container can hold measured in liquid units 

• Volume

• Capacity

• Gallon

• Liquid

What would hold about 4 liters of water?

• Vase

• Spoon

• Bucket

• Swimming Pool

Which item would possibly measure to 1 liter?

• books

• battery

• legos

• large glass of milk

What is the best estimate for this pitcher of lemonade?

• 2 mL (milliliters)

• 20 mL (milliliters)

• 2 L (liters)

Choose the most reasonable estimate for a mug of coffee?

• 25 L

• 2 L

• 2 mL

• 250 mL

Which would hold about 500 liters of water?

• A. Cereal bowl

• B. Fish Tank

• C. Water Bottle

Each cup can hold 200 ml.  Calculate the total volume.

• 200ml

• 400ml

• 600ml

• 800ml

About how much liquid is in this beaker? 

• 100 mL

• 40 mL

• 50 ML

• 60 ML