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Weight and Capacity

CBSE · Class 5 · Mathematics

Complete topic list for Weight and Capacity in CBSE Class 5 Mathematics. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

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Topics in Weight and Capacity

1

Units of Weight

  • The basic unit of weight is gram (g)
  • 1 kilogram (kg) = 1,000 grams (g)
  • 1 gram (g) = 1,000 milligrams (mg)
2

Units of Capacity

  • The basic unit of capacity is litre (l)
  • 1 litre (l) = 1,000 millilitres (ml)
  • Capacity measures how much liquid a container can hold
3

Operations with Weight and Capacity

  • Addition: Add like units together (kg with kg, g with g)
  • Subtraction: Subtract like units, borrow from higher unit when needed
  • Multiplication: Multiply each unit separately, then convert if needed
4

Reading Scales and Comparing Measurements

  • Different scales show weight differently - learn to read various types
  • Compare measurements by converting to same unit
  • Use symbols: < (less than), > (greater than), = (equal to)

Key Concepts

Weight is measured in different unitsDifferent weighing scales show measurements differentlyTo convert larger units to smallerCapacity is measured in litres (l)We can add

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