Measuring Capacity | Kavita Aul - Free Printable

To solve this problem, we need to choose the appropriate unit of capacity — liter or milliliter — for each container shown in the image.

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📌 Key Concept:

- Milliliter (mL) is used for small amounts of liquid (like perfume, medicine, a glass of water).
- Liter (L) is used for larger amounts of liquid (like a bathtub, bucket, watering can).

1 liter = 1000 milliliters

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✔ Let’s go through each item:

#### 1. Bath tub
- Holds a large volume of water.
- ➤ Use: Liter

#### 2. Bucket
- Used to carry significant amounts of water (e.g., for cleaning, gardening).
- ➤ Use: Liter

#### 3. Perfume bottle
- Very small amount of liquid, usually less than 100 mL.
- ➤ Use: Milliliter

#### 4. Liquid medicine
- Typically measured in small doses (e.g., 5 mL, 10 mL).
- ➤ Use: Milliliter

#### 5. Milk in small can
- A small can of evaporated milk (like Carnation) is typically around 300–400 mL — still less than 1 liter.
- ➤ Use: Milliliter *(Note: Some might argue “liter” if it’s a 1L can, but the image says “small can,” so milliliter is more appropriate.)*

#### 6. Watering can
- Holds several liters of water to water plants.
- ➤ Use: Liter

#### 7. Mud pot
- Assuming it’s a traditional clay pot for storing water or food — likely holds 1–5 liters.
- ➤ Use: Liter

#### 8. Glass of water
- A standard glass holds about 200–250 mL.
- ➤ Use: Milliliter

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✔ Final Answers (Check the correct box):

| Container | Unit |
|-----------------------|-------------|
| Bath tub | ✔ Liter |
| Bucket | ✔ Liter |
| Perfume bottle | ✔ Milliliter |
| Liquid medicine | ✔ Milliliter |
| Milk in small can | ✔ Milliliter |
| Watering can | ✔ Liter |
| Mud pot | ✔ Liter |
| Glass of water | ✔ Milliliter |

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💡 Tip for Students:

Think: “Would I measure this with a tiny spoon (mL) or a big jug (L)?” If it’s something you drink or use in small amounts — milliliter. If it’s something big like a tub or bucket — liter.

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