Smart Starters · Ages 8 to 10
Capacity Word Problems
Solve real-world capacity problems with litres, millilitres and cups. A Grade 4 measurement worksheet with answer keys.
The learning journey
Every activity is one step. Here is where this one fits.
- PlayLearn the idea in a game
- Practise(you are here)Lock it in on paper
- ReviewCome back and keep it sharp
- MasterTake on a harder challenge
- AchieveEarn a certificate
About Capacity Word Problems
Capacity Word Problems brings measurement to life with real-world questions about how much containers hold. Each problem involves litres, millilitres or cups — filling a jug, pouring amounts into a bottle, or measuring water for a recipe — and asks the child to convert or combine the amounts and calculate. Capacity is one of the measurement strands children meet in Grade 4 across the US, UK, Canada and Australia, and word problems are the ideal vehicle for it because capacity is inherently practical: it is about real containers and real liquids. Solving these problems means reading the situation, knowing that one litre is a thousand millilitres, and choosing the right operation — a richer task than a bare conversion. The contexts stay relatable and the numbers manageable, with generous working space. The five levels grow the numbers gradually so the reading stays accessible while the maths stretches. Each page prints cleanly on a standard A4 sheet, and every level downloads with its own answer key. There is no advertising, no sign-up and no data leaves the device. Use it to connect measurement to everyday life or alongside our measuring games.
Common questions
- What units are used?
- Litres, millilitres and cups, in real-world contexts.
- What grade is this for?
- Grade 4 learners aged 8 to 10.
- Is an answer key included?
- Yes, every level has its own complete answer key.
A hand for grown-ups
- Before you start
- Find a calm few minutes with no rush. Let your child know it is fine to find some of it tricky — that is what practice is for.
- While they work
- Sit nearby but let them lead. If they get stuck, ask "what could you try?" rather than giving the answer — the thinking is the point.
- Afterwards
- Ask them to show you one they found easy and one they found hard. Praise the effort on the hard one, not just the right answers.
- Watch out for
- Rushing. If answers come too fast and wrong, slow the pace down together rather than pushing for more.
- Away from the screen
- Look for the same maths in everyday life — counting stairs, sharing snacks, spotting shapes on a walk.
Where to go next
Chosen by the skills this activity practises.