Metric: Milliliters (mL) and Liters (L) Capacity Metric: Milliliters (mL) and Liters (L)

Which is the better estimate? 1 mL or 1 L

Which is the better estimate? 1 mL or 1 L

Which is the better estimate? 250 mL or 250 L

Which is the better estimate? 2 mL or 2 L

Which is the better estimate? 16 mL or 16 L

Metric

Capacity Millimeter- about the amount an eyedropper can hold. Liter- about the amount a water bottle can hold.

Capacity How many milliliters are in a liter?

Can you make the conversions? Milliliters Liters 3,000 mL 5 Liters 7,000 mL 10,000 mL 12 Liters 20 Liters What’s the rule?