Metric System Capacity

What base unit measures volume (capacity)?

• gram

• meter

• liter

The metric unit of measurement for capacity or volume is ________________.

• Gram

• Meter

• Liter

• Ounce

When we convert from bigger units to smaller units we move the decimal to the _________.

• right

• left

When we convert from smaller units to larger units, we move the decimal to the _________.

• Right

• Left

To measure the water in a pool, you would use

• liters

• milliliters

Which unit would you use to measure the capacity of a bath tub?

• milliliters

• liters

I am a metric unit for measuring capacity and liquid volume. 1,000 of me =1 Liter.

• milliliter

• centimeter

• kilometer

The basic unit of metric capacity is called a_____.

• Kilogram

• milligram

• Liter

• milliliter

Which unit would you use to measure the capacity of a pitcher?

• milliliters

• liters

Which unit would you use to measure the capacity of a swimming pool?

• milliliters

• liters