How Well Can You Measure?Fractions are a big part of measuring and cooking. But how do you do it? Here is a standard set of measuring

cups. Prove what you know by putting the measuring cups together to get different measurements. Put an “X” under the measuring cup you would use to measure the amount. Don’t forget about the back!

Amount 1 c. ½ c. 1/3 c. ¼ c.

1) 1 c.

2) 3/4 c.

3) ½ c.

4) 2/3 c.

5) 1/3 c.

6) ¼ c.

7) 1 1/3 c.

8) 2 ¾ c.

9) 1 2/3 c.

10) 2 ½ c.

How Well Can You Measure? KEYFractions are a big part of measuring and cooking. But how do you do it? Here is a standard set of measuring

cups. Notice that there is NOT a 2/3 c. or a ¾ c. Prove what you know by putting the measuring cups together to get different measurements. Put a check mark under the measuring cup you would use to measure the amount. If you will need the cup more than once, mark it more than once.

Amount 1 c. ½ c. 1/3 c. ¼ c.

1) 1 c. X

2) 3/4 c. X X

3) ½ c. X

4) 2/3 c. XX

5) 1/3 c. X

6) ¼ c. X

7) 1 1/3 c. X X

8) 2 ¾ c. XX X X

9) 1 2/3 c. X XX

10) 2 ½ c. XX X

Amount: 1 T 1 t ½ t ¼ t

11. 3 t

12. 1 ¾ t

13. ½ T

14. 4 t

15. 1 ½ T

16. ½ t

Put a line where each of the following would be measured.

17. 1/3 cup18. 1 2/3 cup19. ¾ cup 20. 8 ounces