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Understanding Capacity Measurements: Cups, Pints, Quarts, and Gallons

This guide provides an overview of customary units for measuring capacity, including cups, pints, quarts, and gallons. Learn how each unit converts: 1 cup equals 8 fluid ounces; 1 pint equals 2 cups; 1 quart equals 2 pints; and 1 gallon equals 4 quarts. Examples include everyday containers such as a milk carton for a cup, a water bottle for a pint, and motor oil containers for quarts. Additionally, understand the concept of estimation in measuring capacity for more accurate approximations in practical situations.

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Understanding Capacity Measurements: Cups, Pints, Quarts, and Gallons

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  1. Capacity – The amount a container can hold.

  2. 1 cup (c) = 8 fluid ounces (fl oz) 1 pint (pt) = 2 cups 1 quart (qt) = 2 pints 1 gallon (gal) = 4 quarts Customary Measure - Capacity The following are customary units for measuring capacity

  3. Capacity - Cup A milk carton from the cafeteria holds about 1 cup. The abbreviation for cup is c. A cup holds 8 fluid ounces.

  4. 1 Cup 1 Cup 1 Cup 1 Cup 1 Cup 1 Cup 1 Cup 1 Cup 1 Cup 1 Cup 1 Cup 1 Cup 1 Cup 1 Cup 1 Cup 1 Cup

  5. Capacity - Pint A 16 ounce bottle of water holds one pint. The abbreviation for pint is pt. 2 cups equal 1 pint.

  6. 1 Pint 1 Pint 1 Pint 1 Pint 1 Pint 1 Pint 1 Pint 1 Pint

  7. Capacity - Quart Motor Oil Motor oil for cars comes in 1 quart containers The abbreviation for quart is qt. 2 pints equal 1 quart.

  8. One Quart One Quart One Quart One Quart

  9. Capacity - Gallon Milk comes in 1 gallon containers. The abbreviation for gallon is gal. 4 quarts equal 1 gallon.

  10. Estimate To find an answer that iscloseto the actual answer by rounding.

  11. Approximate • Nearly exact; not perfectly accurate or correct: • The approximate time was 10 o'clock.

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