Converting Metric Units of Capacity
Name: _______________________________
Date: _______________________________
Remember: 1 litre (L) = 1000 millilitres (mL)
Part A: Convert litres to millilitres
1. 3 L = _____________ mL
2. 5 L = _____________ mL
3. 8 L = _____________ mL
4. 12 L = _____________ mL
5. 2.5 L = _____________ mL
6. 6.4 L = _____________ mL
Part B: Convert millilitres to litres
1. 2000 mL = _____________ L
2. 7000 mL = _____________ L
3. 4500 mL = _____________ L
4. 9250 mL = _____________ L
5. 500 mL = _____________ L
6. 15000 mL = _____________ L
Part C: Compare the capacities
Write <, > or = in each box.
1. 3000 mL 3 L
2. 2.5 L 3000 mL
3. 8500 mL 8.5 L
4. 6 L 5800 mL
5. 12000 mL 11.5 L
Part D: Word Problems
1. A bucket holds 8.5 litres of water. How many millilitres is this?
Answer: _______________________________
2. Sarah has a 2 L bottle of juice and a 750 mL bottle of juice. How many millilitres of juice does she have altogether?
Answer: _______________________________
3. A recipe needs 1.25 L of milk. Tom has 1500 mL of milk. Does he have enough? Explain.
Answer: _______________________________
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