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CapacityCapacityIt’s all about liquid It’s all about liquid measurementmeasurement

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What is capacity?What is capacity?

Capacity is the amount of liquid that an object can hold.

We can use metric or customary units to measure capacity.

Today we will be focusing on the customary units of capacity!

Customary Units of Capacity-Customary Units of Capacity-OunceOunceounces are very small units of

customary capacity. One ounce is about two

tablespoons full. This is larger than one milliliter.

You should be familiar with ounces already.

Customary Units of Capacity-Customary Units of Capacity-CupCup1 cup = 8 ounces (oz)You would use cups to measure

the amount of liquid in a cereal bowl.

Customary Units of Capacity-Customary Units of Capacity-quartquart

A quart is equal to 32 ounces.32 ounces= 4 cups or 2 pintsRemember:8 ounces = 1 cup2 cups = 1 pint Q

Converting GallonsConverting Gallons

For every Gallon, you have… 4 Quarts 8 Pints16 CupsGQ Q

Q Q

PP PP

PP PP

C C C C C C C C

C C C C C C C C

Choose the most appropriate unit Choose the most appropriate unit of measureof measure

A. ounces B. cupsC. quartsD. gallons

Choose the best estimate for the Choose the best estimate for the capacity of the item belowcapacity of the item below

A. 1 ounce B. 1 cupC. 1 pintD. 1 quart

Choose the best estimate for the Choose the best estimate for the capacity of the item belowcapacity of the item below

Sara-Beth puts milk on her cereal. How much milk does she probably use?

A.1 literB.1 gallon C.1 quart D.1 pint

Choose the best estimate for the Choose the best estimate for the capacity of the item belowcapacity of the item below

Tom wants to paint his bedroom walls a different color. How much paint is he mostlikely to buy?

A.2 gallons B.1 quart C.3 cupsD.4 tablespoons

Choose the best estimate for the Choose the best estimate for the capacity of the item belowcapacity of the item below

Each day, Isaac feeds his puppy one cup of dog food in the morning and one cup in the evening. How much food does Isaac feed his puppy during a weekend?

A.1 gallon B.1 quart C.1 pintD.1 cup

Video LessonsVideo Lessons http://lbstatic-001.tenmarks.com/static/albums/Measureme

nt---Units-and-Geometry/Customary-Units-of-Capacity-video-lesson.html

http://harcourtschool.com/activity/elab2004/gr4/17.html

http://www.mrnussbaum.com/soda/index.html

Interactive LessonsInteractive Lessons

Independent PracticeIndependent Practice

Math Textbook page 376-377/9-28

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What are some units we haven’t measured with in the past two days? How do they compare to milliliters, liters, cups and quarts?