Measuring Capacity and Volume - Worksheet | Maths Year 2 - Free Printable

Let's go through each section of the "Measuring Capacity and Volume Worksheet" step by step and solve it with explanations.

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1. Compare the containers and circle the one with the largest capacity.

We are comparing two containers in each pair and need to determine which has the largest capacity (how much it can hold).

#### a) Cola bottle vs. cup
- The cola bottle is tall and wide, while the cup is smaller.
- Even though the cup has a straw, its size is clearly less than the cola bottle.
✔ Circle: Cola bottle

#### b) Backpack vs. Suitcase
- The suitcase is larger and more rectangular, designed to hold more items.
- The backpack is smaller in volume.
✔ Circle: Suitcase

#### c) Teacup vs. Teapot
- The teapot is much larger and designed to hold multiple cups of tea.
- The teacup holds only one serving.
✔ Circle: Teapot

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2. Circle the container that is holding the largest volume.

Now we're looking at how much is actually inside the container (volume), not just capacity.

#### a) Two jars with candies
- Left jar has more candies packed tightly.
- Right jar has fewer candies.
✔ Circle: Left jar

#### b) Two bottles of juice
- Both bottles are same size, but the left one has more liquid (higher level).
- The right one has less.
✔ Circle: Left bottle

#### c) Two glasses with drinks
- The left glass has a higher level of brown liquid.
- The right glass has pink liquid, but it’s lower.
✔ Circle: Left glass

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3. Circle the unit of measurement you would use to measure the capacity of the containers below.

Choose between ml (milliliters) or l (liters) based on typical size.

#### a) Bathtub
- A bathtub holds many liters of water — usually 40–100 liters.
- Too large for milliliters.
✔ Circle: l

#### b) Spoon
- A spoon holds very little — maybe 5–10 ml.
- Milliliters are appropriate.
✔ Circle: ml

#### c) Trash bin
- A trash bin holds many liters — often 30–50 L.
- Not measured in milliliters.
✔ Circle: l

#### d) Suitcase
- A suitcase doesn’t typically hold liquids, but if it were filled, it could hold hundreds of liters.
- Still, for capacity, we’d use liters.
✔ Circle: l

#### e) Bowl
- A bowl might hold 200–500 ml of soup or food.
- Best measured in ml.
✔ Circle: ml

#### f) Wine glass
- Holds about 120–150 ml.
- Small amount — best in ml.
✔ Circle: ml

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✔ Final Answers Summary:

#### 1. Largest Capacity
- a) Cola bottle
- b) Suitcase
- c) Teapot

#### 2. Largest Volume
- a) Left jar (more candies)
- b) Left bottle (more juice)
- c) Left glass (higher liquid level)

#### 3. Unit of Measurement
- a) l
- b) ml
- c) l
- d) l
- e) ml
- f) ml

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This worksheet helps students distinguish between:
- Capacity = how much a container can hold (size)
- Volume = how much is currently inside
- And choose appropriate units (ml for small amounts, l for large ones)

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