U.S. Customary System: VOLUME
When we measure liquid volume, we are determining, or trying to figure out, the amount of space a liquid takes
up. Then, we have to show that amount in standard units. U.S. Customary units for measurement of volume
include teaspoon (tsp), tablespoon (tbsp), fluid ounces (fl oz), cup (c), pint (pt), quart (qt), and
gallon (gal). From smallest to greatest these units go in this order:
CONVERSIONS:
8 fl oz = 1 c
2 c = 1 pt
2 pt = 1 qt
4 qt = 1 gal
Fluid Ounces
Think
about the
little
containers
to take
medicine
Cup
Measuring cup
Pint
1 small
container of ice
cream is
1 pt
Quart
1 quart is
the size of
motor oil
containers
Gallon
Think
about milk
containers
U.S. Customary System: VOLUME
When we measure liquid volume, we are determining, or trying to figure out, the amount of space a liquid takes
up. Then, we have to show that amount in standard units. U.S. Customary units for measurement of volume
include teaspoon (tsp), tablespoon (tbsp), fluid ounces (fl oz), cup (c), pint (pt), quart (qt), and
gallon (gal). From smallest to greatest these units go in this order:
CONVERSIONS:
8 fl oz = 1 c
2 c = 1 pt
2 pt = 1 qt
4 qt = 1 gal
Fluid Ounces
Think
about the
little
containers
to take
medicine
Cup
Measuring cup
Pint
1 small
container of ice
cream is
1 pt
Quart
1 quart is
the size of
motor oil
containers
Gallon
Think
about milk
containers