Capacity

Jargon-Free Definition

How much a container can hold.

QCAA/AC9 Definition

The amount a container is able to contain, usually measured for liquids.

Examples of Word Use in School

  • Measure the capacity of the jug.
  • Compare the capacity of the containers.
  • Write the capacity in litres.

Mathematical Definition

A measure of the maximum volume a container can hold, commonly expressed in units such as or .