Milliliter
Definition of Milliliter

• Milliliter is a metric unit used to measure volume or capacity.

More about Milliliter

• Milliliter is used for measuring small quantities.
• Milliliter is abbreviated as mL or ml.
• 1 liter (L) = 1,000 milliliters (mL)

Example of Milliliter

• The above coffee pot can hold about 500 mL of coffee.

Solved Example on Milliliter

Which one of these is a reasonable unit to measure the volume of medicine in medicine droppers used for children?
Choices:
A. kiloliters
B. cups
C. liters
D. milliliters
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
Step 1: Cups, liters and kiloliters are too large to measure the volume of medicine in medicine droppers.
Step 2: Therefore, the reasonable unit used to measure the volume of medicine in medicine droppers is 'milliliters'.

Related Terms for Milliliter

• Liter
• Measure
• Metric System
• Unit
• Volume

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