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Add the following.
23 g 34 g 155 g 832 g
+ 61 g + 13 g + 125 g + 184 g
Subtract the following.
43 g 57 kg 797 g 356 g
– 15 g – 23 kg – 323 g – 157 g
Measuring Capacity
We use cups and glasses to measure capacity. Absorbing Facts
But if the glasses used by two people are of Capacity of a container is
the quantity of a liquid it
different sizes, the measurements of capacity can hold.
will also be different.
To measure capacity correctly, we use fixed measures (standard units)
like millilitres and litres.
Millilitre
Small quantities of liquid are measured in millilitres.
In short, millilitre is written as mL.
Litre The quantity of honey
in spoon is about 4 mL.
Large quantities of liquid are measured in litres.
In short, litre is written as L.
Fact-o-meter The quantity of
1000 mL make 1 L. water in bucket
So, 1 L = 1000 mL is about 7 L.