Measurement Reasonable Unit - Volume (metric) (Level 1)

This math topic focuses on choosing the most reasonable metric unit for measuring volume in real-world contexts. The problems present scenarios requiring the selection between milliliters and liters as the appropriate unit for measuring various volumes including a tea kettle, a small spoon of water, an oil barrel, a car's gas tank, a large takeout cup of coffee, a kitchen sink, and an Olympic swimming pool. These exercises help develop an understanding of metric volume units and their practical usage based on the context of size and amount.

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Measurement Reasonable Unit - Volume (metric) Worksheet

Math worksheet on 'Measurement Reasonable Unit - Volume (metric) (Level 1)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Measurement - Units Intro - Metric' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/measurement_unit_intro_metric/

1

The volume of a large spoon of water

What is the most reasonable unit to make the given measurement?

a

milliliters

b

microliters

2

The volume of a large takeout cup of coffee

What is the most reasonable unit to make the given measurement?

a

milliliters

b

liters

3

The volume of a tea kettle

What is the most reasonable unit to make the given measurement?

a

milliliters

b

liters

4

The volume of a can of pop/soda

What is the most reasonable unit to make the given measurement?

a

liters

b

milliliters

5

The volume of a small spoon of water

What is the most reasonable unit to make the given measurement?

a

liters

b

milliliters

6

The volume of a car's gas tank

What is the most reasonable unit to make the given measurement?

a

milliliters

b

liters

7

The volume of a kitchen sink

What is the most reasonable unit to make the given measurement?

a

milliliters

b

liters