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How do we measure capacity?

Goal:

Goal:

measuring penguin

Think About It!

Goal: Define the standard units to measure capacity.

Each container at Zoe’s lemonade stand is a different size. We can measure the capacity of each one using standard units of measurement. Remember, capacity is the amount a container can hold when it is filled. Standard units to measure capacity are ounces, cups, pints, quarts, and gallons. Click through the tabs below to learn more!

The capacity of a vanilla extract bottle is very small. It is 1 ounce.

Do you have a bottle of vanilla extract in your kitchen? Ask an adult if you can hold it!

vanilla extract bottle

The capacity of a teacup is 1 cup.

Have you ever sipped tea from a teacup?

teacup

The capacity of this water bottle is 1 pint. A pint is made up of 2 cups.

Do you have a water bottle nearby? Is it also 1 pint?

water bottle

A quart holds 2 pints. Zoe’s ice cream container holds exactly 1 quart.

Have you scooped ice cream from a 1-quart container?

ice cream container

This jug of milk has a capacity of 1 gallon. It holds 4 quarts.

A gallon has a very large capacity! Have you ever held a gallon of milk? It is heavy!

gallon of milk

Question:

Which has a greater capacity, a gallon or a pint?

A gallon has a greater capacity than a pint.