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Litre

A litre is a unit used to measure the large quantity of a liquid. Litre

is written as L in short.

Capacity of a water Capacity of this Capacity of this

bottle is about 1 L. bucket is about 20 L. tub is about 25 L.

Millilitre

A millilitre is a unit used to measure a small quantity of liquid. Millilitre

is written as mL in short.

10 drops of syrup A tablespoon of honey A glass of juice
are about 1 mL. is about 5 mL. is about 300 mL.

1000 mL = 1 L

Measuring Capacity

Commonly used containers for measuring capacities are:

100 mL
90 mL
80 mL
70 mL
60 mL
50 mL
40 mL 500
30 mL 1L
20 mL mL
10 mL
A measuring cylinder Ladles are used to
is used in laboratory measure oil, milk, etc.

5L
500 1L
250 mL
mL

Cans are used to measure kerosene, diesel, petrol, etc.

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