Geometry and measurement

3.7(E)

Measuring Liquids and Weight

Determine liquid volume (capacity) or weight using appropriate units and tools.

Part of The student applies mathematical process standards to select appropriate units, strategies, and tools to solve problems involving customary and metric measurement

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Measuring Volume and Weight

Today you will learn to determine liquid volume and weight using the right units and tools. Liquid volume, also called capacity, is how much liquid a container can hold. Weight is how heavy something is. To measure, you pick a good tool, then read the marks on it to find the number.