Capacity is the amount a container can hold, and direct comparison establishes whether one container holds more, less, or the same amount as another by matching their contents without relying on the containers’ height, width, or shape. This reasoning includes recognizing that differently shaped containers may have equal capacity and provides a foundation for measuring capacity with standard units.
Capacity tells how much a container can hold. To compare capacities directly, pour the contents of one full container into the other. Do not decide by looking at which container is taller, wider, or a different shape.
Example: Which holds more: a short, wide bowl or a tall, thin bottle?
So, the bowl has a greater capacity than the bottle. The bottle is taller, but height alone does not tell us which container holds more.
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