Flashcard 12 - Math Flashcard Set for the NLN NEX

Capacity

Capacity refers to the volume of a substance that a container can hold. In the US customary system, the common units for measuring capacity include the fluid ounce, pint (16 fluid ounces), and gallon (8 pints). In the metric system, the common units for capacity are the milliliter, liter (1,000 milliliters), and cubic meter (1,000 liters).