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Is called the capacity or the volume of the container. It is usually measured in cubic centimetres or in litres. There are formulae for straightforward shapes but for most irregular shapes the only way to find the capacity is empirically - fill it with a fluid and then measure the volume of the fluid.
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What is the amount a container holds?
The amount a container holds is its capacity, measured in liters, gallons, or cubic meters.
What is the amount of liquid a container can hold?
it can hold about 8-10 liters of liguid but to a regular liquid container
The amount a container can hold when filled?
Nothing
What is the amount that a container can hold when filled?
the volume
What is the difference between capacity and amount?
Capacity is a measure of the quantity that a container can hold. There need not be anything in the container. The amount is some measure of an object - it can be the value (amount of money), volume (amount of water), mass (amount of matter).
