1. Volume

2. English vs. Metric Units
1 fl oz = ml
1 12-oz can of soda is 355 ml.
Which is larger?
A. 1 liter or 1 gallon
B. 1 liter or 1 quart
C. 1 milliliter or 1 fluid ounce
1 gallon = 3.79 liters
1 quart = liters

3. Click the image to watch a short video about volume.
Metric Units kL cL mL L
Volume: the amount of space an object takes up.
The SI unit of volume is the liter (L).
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4. 1 liter (L) = 1000 milliliters (mL) 1 milliliter (mL) = 1 cm3 (or cc)
Metric Units kL cL mL L
SI Units
1 liter (L) = 1000 milliliters (mL)
1 milliliter (mL) = 1 cm3 (or cc)
Which is larger?
A. 1 liter or 1500 milliliters
B. 200 milliliters or 1.2 liters
C. 12 cm3 or 1.2 milliliters

5. Measuring Volume: Liquids
Graduated Cylinders
Read the measurement based on the bottom of the meniscus or curve. Make sure you are at eye-level with the level of the water!
What is the volume of water in the cylinder? _____mL 43

6. Measuring Volume: Liquids
What causes the meniscus?
A concave meniscus occurs when the molecules of the liquid attract those of the container. In other words, the water is attracted to the sides of the graduated cylinder.

7. What is the volume of water in each cylinder?
Note: Volumes are not drawn to scale.
37 mL
52 mL
23 mL C A B

8. Measuring Solid Volume Square and Rectangular Boxes
Volume = Length X Width X Height
10 cm
9 cm
8 cm
Volume = _____ X _____ X _____ = _____
10 cm
9 cm
8 cm
720 cm3
Click here for an online activity about volume. Choose Lessons  Volume & Displacement

9. Measuring Solid Volume Irregular-shaped Objects
We can measure the volume of irregular object using water displacement.
260 mL
Amount of H2O with object = ______ About of H2O without object = ______ Difference = Volume of object = ______
200 mL
60 mL
Click here for an online activity about volume. Choose Lessons  Volume & Displacement