Volume Conversion
Here are useful units of measure to know
Example 1: Unit conversion (English system)
Do the following conversions. Round to nearest tenth where necessary. 48 fl oz = cup We know that 1 cup (c) = 12 fluid ounces (fl oz) so 48 fl oz × = × = 4 cup So, 48 fl oz = cup
We know that 1 cup (c) = 12 fluid ounces (fl oz) so
So, 48 fl oz = cup
Example 2: Unit conversion (metric system)
Do the following conversions. Round to nearest tenth where necessary. 7 L = mL We know that 1 liter (L) = 1000 milliliters (mL) so 7 L × = × = 7000 mL So, 7 L = mL
We know that 1 liter (L) = 1000 milliliters (mL) so
So, 7 L = mL
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