Cup Pint Quart Gallon Worksheet - Free Printable

Here are the solutions to the worksheet problems, broken down by section.

Part 1: Liquid Measuring

Directions: Circle the unit that would most likely be used to measure each object.

1. Pool water: A swimming pool holds a very large amount of water. Cups, pints, and quarts are too small.
* Answer: gallon

2. Sugar for cake recipe: Recipes usually call for smaller amounts of ingredients like sugar or flour.
* Answer: cup

3. Oil for car engine: Car engines typically hold about 4 to 5 quarts of oil. This is a medium amount—more than a pint, but less than a gallon.
* Answer: quart

4. Blood donation: When you donate blood at a hospital, they usually take one pint.
* Answer: pint

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Part 2: Conversions

Directions: Write the conversions for each liquid measure unit.

*Helpful Memory Tip:* Think of the phrase "Gallon Queen" (G Q P C).
* 1 Gallon = 4 Quarts
* 1 Quart = 2 Pints
* 1 Pint = 2 Cups

Let's solve them step-by-step:

1. 1 gallon = \_\_\_\_\_ cups
* Since 1 gallon is 4 quarts, and each quart is 2 pints (so 8 pints total), and each pint is 2 cups...
* $4 \times 2 \times 2 = 16$.
* Answer: 16

2. 1 quart = \_\_\_\_\_ pints
* There are always 2 pints in a quart.
* Answer: 2

3. 1 pint = \_\_\_\_\_ cups
* There are always 2 cups in a pint.
* Answer: 2

4. 1 gallon = \_\_\_\_\_ pints
* 1 gallon has 4 quarts. Each quart has 2 pints.
* $4 \times 2 = 8$.
* Answer: 8

5. 1 quart = \_\_\_\_\_ cups
* 1 quart has 2 pints. Each pint has 2 cups.
* $2 \times 2 = 4$.
* Answer: 4

6. 1/2 gallon = \_\_\_\_\_ pints
* We know 1 gallon is 8 pints. Half of 8 is 4.
* Answer: 4

7. 12 quarts = \_\_\_\_\_ gallons
* There are 4 quarts in 1 gallon. To find out how many gallons are in 12 quarts, divide by 4.
* $12 \div 4 = 3$.
* Answer: 3

8. 16 cups = \_\_\_\_\_ quarts
* First, turn cups into pints: $16 \div 2 = 8$ pints.
* Next, turn pints into quarts: $8 \div 2 = 4$ quarts.
* Answer: 4

9. 1/4 gallon = \_\_\_\_\_ cups
* We know 1 gallon is 16 cups. One-fourth ($1/4$) of 16 is 4.
* Answer: 4

10. 6 pints = \_\_\_\_\_ gallons
* First, turn pints into quarts: $6 \div 2 = 3$ quarts.
* Now we have 3 quarts. Since 4 quarts make a whole gallon, 3 quarts is $\frac{3}{4}$ of a gallon.
* Answer: 3/4

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Part 3: Examples

Directions: Write a liquid you may use for each type of measurement. (Answers may vary, here are common examples).

* cups: Milk (for cereal) or Water (for drinking)
* pints: Ice Cream or Blood
* quarts: Motor Oil or Soda
* gallons: Gasoline or Milk (jug)

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Final Answer:

Liquid Measuring Selections:
* pool water: gallon
* sugar for cake recipe: cup
* oil for car engine: quart
* blood donation: pint

Conversions:
1. 16
2. 2
3. 2
4. 8
5. 4
6. 4
7. 3
8. 4
9. 4
10. 3/4

Liquid Examples:
* cups: Milk
* pints: Ice cream
* quarts: Soda
* gallons: Gasoline