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Measurement and Capacity Worksheet

Grade 3 Math worksheet focusing on understanding and comparing liquid volumes and capacities using standard units.

Grade 3 Math MeasurementMeasuring VolumeMeasurement and Capacity
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CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.MD.A.2

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Measurement and Capacity

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Show your work where requested.

1. The amount of liquid a container can hold is called its  .

2. We can measure liquid in units like liters and  .

3. A small spoon holds about 5   of liquid.

4. Which unit would you use to measure the amount of water in a swimming pool?

a

milliliters

b

liters

c

grams

d

kilograms

5. A juice box usually contains about 200 of what unit?

a

liters

b

milliliters

c

cups

d

gallons

6. Imagine you have a small teacup and a large bucket. Which container has a greater capacity? Explain why.

7. A liter is a smaller unit of liquid measurement than a milliliter.

T

True

F

False

8. We use measuring cups and spoons to find the capacity of liquids.

T

True

F

False

9. Look at the two containers below. Which one holds more liquid?

Container A
Container B

10. Use the words in the bank to complete the sentences.

capacity
milliliter
liter
volume

A. I need to measure the   of water in my water bottle.

B. A drop of medicine is measured in  .