Weight & Capacity — Answer Key
Part A: Sort the Words
Sort each word or number into the correct category box.
1. Sort each item by whether we measure its weight or its capacity.
Weight
applecrayonbrick Capacity
juice boxwater bottlemilk jug Solid objects like apples, crayons, and bricks are measured by weight. Containers that hold liquid are measured by capacity.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. We measure how heavy something is using its weight.
Weight describes heaviness.
2. We measure how much fits in a container using capacity.
Capacity means how much fits inside.
3. A small light fruit is best measured in ounces.
Ounces are used for light objects.
4. A large jug of milk is measured in gallons.
Gallons measure large amounts of liquid.
5. A tool that weighs two things and compares them is a balance scale.
A balance scale compares two weights.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. A brick is measured by its weight.
True False
Bricks are solid, so we measure weight.
2. We measure juice in pounds.
True False
Liquids use capacity units like cups or gallons.
3. A crayon is measured in gallons.
True False
Crayons are light solids, best in ounces.
4. A milk jug's capacity is measured in gallons.
True False
Milk jugs commonly hold one gallon of liquid.