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- Measuring Length
- Different Units to Measure the Same Object
- Measuring to the Nearest Inch or Centimeter
- Telling Time to the Nearest 5 minutes
- Choose the Appropriate Tools and Units to Estimate Measurement
- Summary
Choose the Appropriate Tools and Units to Estimate Measurement
Volume measures liquid. Capacity measures how much a container will hold. They are about the same.
The English unit is the cup. A glass of milk is often a cup.
8 ounces make 1 cup. 2 cups make a pint. 2 pints make a quart. 4 cups make a quart, too.
4 quarts make a gallon. Milk comes in gallons.
