Measuring Capacity with Litres and Millilitres

Name: _______________________________
Date: _______________________________

Part A: Converting Units 📏

Remember: 1 litre (L) = 1000 millilitres (mL)

1. 3 L = _____________ mL
2. 5000 mL = _____________ L
3. 2.5 L = _____________ mL
4. 7000 mL = _____________ L
5. 4 L 500 mL = _____________ mL
6. 8250 mL = _____________ L _____________ mL

Part B: Choosing the Best Unit 🥤

Circle the most appropriate unit (L or mL) for each container:

1. A teaspoon of medicine:      5 L   or   5 mL
2. A large bottle of milk:      2 L   or   2 mL
3. A swimming pool:      50,000 L   or   50,000 mL
4. A can of soft drink:      330 L   or   330 mL
5. A kitchen sink:      20 L   or   20 mL

Part C: Comparing Capacities ⚖️

Write <, >, or = in each box:

1. 3000 mL      3 L
2. 2.5 L      2600 mL
3. 4 L 200 mL      4500 mL
4. 6500 mL      6 L 500 mL
5. 1.8 L      1750 mL

Part D: Word Problems 💧

1. A water bottle holds 750 mL. How many millilitres are in 4 bottles?

Answer: _______________________________

2. Mum bought 3 litres of juice. She poured 1200 mL into a jug. How many millilitres are left?

Answer: _______________________________

3. A bucket holds 8 L 750 mL of water. How many millilitres is this altogether?

Answer: _______________________________