5th Grade · Measurement & Data
Capacity
5.MD.A.1
Definition
The amount of liquid a container can hold, measured in cups, pints, quarts, or gallons.
Examples
- 1 gallon = 4 quarts = 8 pints = 16 cups.
- A carton holds 2 cups, or 1/2 pint.
Key rule
Capacity units nest inside each other: cups, pints, quarts, then gallons.
Memory hook
How much liquid a container can hold.