Measuring LiquidsBy: Mr. Hoffman2nd gradeAccawmacke Elementary

From Biggest to Smallest

GallonQuart

PintCup

•Liter

GallonBiggest unit

◦Water◦Milk

Quart2nd biggest unit

◦Motor oil◦Chinese food◦4 quarts in 1

gallon

LiterNot used oftenMostly with

soda or juice

Pint3rd biggest unit

◦Small ice cream◦Blood!◦2 pints in 1 quart

CupSmallest unit

◦Used for cooking◦2 cups in 1 pint

How much in each?

1 gallon =4 quarts =

8 pints = 16 cups

What is the biggest unit of liquid?A – pintB – gallonC – cupD - quart

What is the smallest unit of liquid?A – pintB – gallonC – cupD - quart

How many quarts in 1 gallon?A – 4B – 2C – 5D – too many!

How many cups in a gallon?2010216

What do they measure the big soda bottles with?PoundsOuncesLitersGrams