1. Volume

2. Volume (Capacity) Volume is the amount of space taken up by an object
Volume can also mean how much something holds
Volume can be measured in many different units
Volume can be calculated by using water displacement!

3. Units for Measuring Volume
Metric Standard
Liter (l)
Milliliter (ml)
Cubic Centimeter (cc or cm3)
Remember: 1 ml = 1 cc
Other Standards
Gallon (gal.)
Quart (qt.)
Pint (pt.)
Cup (c.)
Tablespoon (tbsp.)
Teaspoon (tsp.)
Fluid Ounce (fl. oz.)
Cubic Inches (in3 or cu in.)
Cubic Feet (ft3 or cu. ft.)

4. What is a Meniscus
A meniscus is the curve in the upper surface of a liquid close to the surface of the container or another object, caused by surface tension

5. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
Measure the level of the water in a container.
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml

6. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
Measure the level of the water in a container. 30 ml
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml

7. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
Measure the level of the water in a container. 30 ml
Insert an object in the water. We’ll use a metal ball.
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml

8. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
Measure the level of the water in a container. 30 ml
Insert an object in the water. We’ll use a metal ball.
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml

9. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
Measure the level of the water in a container. 30 ml
Insert an object in the water. We’ll use a metal ball.
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml

10. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
Measure the level of the water in a container. 30 ml
Insert an object in the water. We’ll use a metal ball.
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml

11. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
Measure the level of the water in a container. 30 ml
Insert an object in the water. We’ll use a metal ball.
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml

12. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
Measure the level of the water in a container. 30 ml
Insert an object in the water. We’ll use a metal ball.
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml

13. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
Measure the level of the water in a container. 30 ml
Insert an object in the water. We’ll use a metal ball.
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml

14. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
Measure the level of the water in a container. 30 ml
Insert an object in the water. We’ll use a metal ball.
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml

15. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
Measure the level of the water in a container. 30 ml
Insert an object in the water. We’ll use a metal ball.
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml

16. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
Measure the level of the water in a container. 30 ml
Insert an object in the water. We’ll use a metal ball.
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml

17. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
Measure the level of the water in a container. 30 ml
Insert an object in the water. We’ll use a metal ball.
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml

18. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
Measure the level of the water in a container. 30 ml
Insert an object in the water. We’ll use a metal ball.
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml

19. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
Measure the level of the water in a container. 30 ml
Insert an object in the water. We’ll use a metal ball.
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml

20. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
Measure the level of the water in a container. 30 ml
Insert an object in the water. We’ll use a metal ball.
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml

21. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
Measure the level of the water in a container. 30 ml
Insert an object in the water. We’ll use a metal ball.
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml

22. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
Measure the level of the water in a container. 30 ml
Insert an object in the water. We’ll use a metal ball.
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml

23. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
Measure the level of the water in a container. 30 ml
Insert an object in the water. We’ll use a metal ball.
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml

24. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
Measure the level of the water in a container. 30 ml
Insert an object in the water. We’ll use a metal ball.
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml

25. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
Measure the level of the water in a container. 30 ml
Insert an object in the water. We’ll use a metal ball.
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml

26. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
Measure the level of the water in a container. 30 ml
Insert an object in the water. We’ll use a metal ball.
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml

27. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
Measure the level of the water in a container. 30 ml
Insert an object in the water. We’ll use a metal ball.
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml

28. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
Measure the level of the water in a container. 30 ml
Insert an object in the water. We’ll use a metal ball.
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml

29. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
Measure the level of the water in a container. 30 ml
Insert an object in the water. We’ll use a metal ball.
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml

30. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
Measure the level of the water in a container. 30 ml
Insert an object in the water. We’ll use a metal ball.
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml

31. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
Measure the level of the water in a container. 30 ml
Insert an object in the water. We’ll use a metal ball.
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml

32. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
Measure the level of the water in a container. 30 ml
Insert an object in the water. We’ll use a metal ball.
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml

33. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
Measure the level of the water in a container. 30 ml
Insert an object in the water. We’ll use a metal ball.
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml

34. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
Measure the level of the water in a container. 30 ml
Insert an object in the water. We’ll use a metal ball.
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml

35. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
Measure the level of the water in a container. 30 ml
Insert an object in the water. We’ll use a metal ball.
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml

36. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
Measure the level of the water in a container. 30 ml
Insert an object in the water. We’ll use a metal ball.
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml

37. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
Measure the level of the water in a container. 30 ml
Insert an object in the water. We’ll use a metal ball.
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml

38. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
Measure the level of the water in a container. 30 ml
Insert an object in the water. We’ll use a metal ball.
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml

39. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
Measure the level of the water in a container. 30 ml
Insert an object in the water. We’ll use a metal ball.
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml

40. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
Measure the level of the water in a container. 30 ml
Insert an object in the water. We’ll use a metal ball.
Measure the level after the ball has displaced some of the water.
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml

41. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
Measure the level of the water in a container. 30 ml
Insert an object in the water. We’ll use a metal ball.
Measure the level after the ball has displaced some of the water ml
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml

42. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
Measure the level of the water in a container. 30 ml
Insert an object in the water. We’ll use a metal ball.
Measure the level after the ball has displaced some of the water ml
Finally, find the difference between the water level before displacement and after displacement.
39 minus 30 = 9 ml
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml

43. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
The metal ball has a volume of 9 ml!
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml