Metric Units of Measure
Liquid and Mass
How do we measure liquids in metric units?
- milliliters
A milliliter is about 20 drops of water.
A full teaspoon of milk is equal to about 5 milliliters
How do we measure liquids in metric units?
- liters
1 liter = 1,000 mililiters
This jar has 1 liter. Milk, soda, and other drinks are often sold in liters.
How do we measure mass/weight in metric units?
- kilograms
1 kilogram = 1,000 grams
A dictionary has a mass of about 1 kilogram.