Class 4 (CBSE) • MathematicsChapter 8: Weigh it, Pour it⭐ Topic 2
Measuring Capacity - Litres and Millilitres
We measure capacity, or how much a container holds, using litres and millilitres.
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Millilitres (mL) measure small amounts of liquid, like medicine or a small glass of water, while litres (L) measure larger amounts, like a bottle or bucket of water.
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- Millilitres measure small liquid amounts.
- Litres measure larger liquid amounts.
- 1 litre = 1000 millilitres.
- Measuring cups or jugs help measure capacity accurately.
- Capacity measurement is used in cooking and shopping.
- A bottle of water might be measured in litres.
- Medicine is often measured in millilitres.
- Understanding capacity helps in daily tasks.
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measuring capacity - litres and millilitres