Estimating Metric Capacity

600,000 mL = L

• 0.06 L

• 600 L

• 6 L

• 60 L

Which would be the best choice to fill a coffee mug?

• 350 mL

• 1.5 L

• 1 L

• 20 mL

Which would be the best choice to fill a fish tank?

• 300 mL

• 2,000 mL

• 5 L

• 20 L

Which is the best choice to fill up a punch bowl?

• 100 mL

• 1 L

• 10 L

• 200,000 mL

What is the best estimate for the capacity of a single test tube?

• 10 mL

• 1 L

Choose the best unit to measure the capacity of a bucket.

• mL

• L

Choose the best unit to measure the capacity of an ink pen.

• mL

• L

Choose the best unit to measure the capacity of a glass of juice.

• mL

• L

Choose the best unit to measure the capacity of a washing machine.

• mL

• L

Choose the best estimate for capacity of a watering can.

• 2 L

• 12 L