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2 What unit of capacity is more suitable for the given objects—litres (L) or

millilitres (mL)?

(a) (b) (c) (d)

___________ ___________ ___________ ___________

3 Choose the best answer from the box. Use a coloured pencil to put a tick (ü).

(a) Capacity of a teaspoon 150 mL 50 mL 5 mL

(b) Capacity of a glass 25 mL 250 mL 500 mL

(c) Capacity of a water bottle 300 mL 3 L 30 L

(d) Capacity of a bucket 250 mL 2 L 12 mL

(e) Capacity of a car fuel tank 5 L 4 0 L 750 mL

(f) Capacity of a water tanker 5 L 50 L 500 L

CONVERSION OF CAPACITY

Litres into millilitres

As we know, 1 L = 1000 mL. To convert L into mL, multiply by 1000.

l Convert 5 litres (L) into millilitres (mL).

5 L = 5 × 1000 mL = 5000 mL

Convert 6 litres (L) 523 millilitres (mL) into millilitres (mL).
l
6 L 523 mL = 6 × 1000 mL + 523 mL = 6000 mL + 523 mL = 6523 mL

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