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A swimming pool contains thousands of litres of water!

Year 2 Measurements - Capacity

Explore capacity by pouring and comparing. Use cups to measure how much containers hold, estimate first, then test. Remember: fair measuring means same cup and level each time.

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Fascinating Fact:

Non-standard units. How many cups fill the bowl. “It took 4 cups,” so the bowl is 4 cupfuls.

In KS1 Maths, pupils learn to compare and measure capacity, how much a container can hold. We start with non-standard units like cups or scoops, then describe results clearly and fairly.

Key Terms

Capacity: How much a container can hold when it is filled.
Non-standard units: Everyday measures like cups or spoons used to compare amounts.
Level fill: Filling to the same line each time so your measuring is fair.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What does capacity mean in KS1 Maths?

Capacity means how much a container can hold. We find it by filling or pouring and then comparing the amounts fairly.

How do you measure capacity with cups?

Use the same cup and fill to the same level each time. Count how many cupfuls fit. Write the result, for example “4 cupfuls”.

How can I compare two containers without a jug?

Pick one cup as your unit. Fill each container with level cupfuls and compare the totals to see which holds more or less.

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Question 1

How much water could a bucket hold?

50 litres

5 litres

5ml

50ml

The average bucket holds about 5 litres

Question 2

How much juice might there be in his glass?

200ml

2 litres

2ml

20 litres

A small glass holds less than half a litre

Question 3

How much water might there be in the bath?

150ml

150 litres

15 litres

15ml

The bath could take up to about 300l if it was filled to the brim!

Question 4

How much water might there be in the penguin pool?

3ml

3000 litres

3 litres

30ml

It's a large pool so could hold thousands of litres

Question 5

How much tea might there be in this cup?

20 litres

2 litres

25ml

250ml

There is certainly less than a litre here

Question 6

How much coffee might there be in this tiny cup?

10ml

10 litres

100 litres

100ml

A larger coffee cup might hold more like 300ml

Question 7

How much juice could the jug hold?

2ml

2 litres

20 litres

20ml

A large jug can hold more than a litre

Question 8

How much water might there be in the aquarium?

10ml

10 litres

100 litres

1 litre

A large tank has a very large capacity

Question 9

How much lemonade might there be in the bottle?

1 litre

1ml

10 litres

10ml

A larger bottle of fizzy drink is usually 2 litres

Question 10

How much water might there be in this padding pool?

1 litre

100ml

100 litre

1ml

A small pool has about 100 litres, but larger ones can take up to 2000 litres!

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - What is capacity?

Author: Angela Smith (Primary School Teacher & KS1 Quiz Writer)

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