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Mass (~weight) is defined with reference to a particular platinum-iridium mass of 1kg held at the International Bureau of Weights and Measures, in France. Several prototype copies of this exist to provide traceability of measures. This is the definition of mass.
In older history, the kilogram was defined as the mass of a cube of water, 10cm each side, and this volume was the definition of the litre. The SI system does not recognize this as a primary unit - it is a derived unit. The kilogram itself has moved on from that time, and is now the specific mass referred to above.
So:- the litre is a derived unit, not an SI standard. It is a measure of volume - not weight (~mass).
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 7y agoNo, liters do not measure weight. A liter is a measure of volume. The mass of a liter of something is going to depend upon the substance of which there is a liter; it is related by density:
density = mass / volume
→ mass = volume × density.
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∙ 13y agoLitre is a measurement of volume such as water , soda or milk .
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∙ 9y agoBecause some folks are unclear on the concepts. "Litre" is a
unit of volume. It can't properly be used as a unit of weight.
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∙ 6y agoThe SI unit for volume is the cubic meter, but for the volumes of water usually used, it is a fairly large unit. Therefore people often use liters, which are 1/1000 of a cubic meter.
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∙ 6y agoBecause that is a standard unit in the SUI system for measuring volume.
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∙ 14y agoVolume.
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Is the weight and volume of water butter eggs and milk the same?
The weight of eggs, water and milk are measured in ounces or cups. The volume of water, eggs, and milk is measured as a liquid. The volume of butter is measured as a solid.
How many ml into a kg?
kg is a mass, ml is a volume. However with water, 1 kg = 1 liter = 1000ml
Which is the heaviest kiloliter centiliter liter milliliter?
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What is the units of the measurement used to measure volume?
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What is the Sl unit for force and its symbol?
There are many units to measure the distance .Sl units can be used to describe an objects volume is cubic m.
What is the property measured of liter?
Liter is a measure of volume
Is measure milk by volume or weight?
Milk is measured by volume. It is not measured by weight.
What is the difference between liter and kg?
A litre is a measurement of volume and a Kilogram is a measurement of weight. The volume of a milk bottle is measured in litres the weight of a person is measured in Kilograms.
What is a solid measured in?
Weight or Volume
How can mass and volume be measured?
by its weight
Is the weight and volume of water butter eggs and milk the same?
The weight of eggs, water and milk are measured in ounces or cups. The volume of water, eggs, and milk is measured as a liquid. The volume of butter is measured as a solid.
What can volume mass and weight be measured by?
Volume is measured with pipettes, liquid or gas counters, burettes, cylinders, calibrated recipients etc.Mass is measured with all types of balances.For weight, in physics weight = mass x gravitational acceleration.
What property of matter that is measured in liter or milliliters?
That is called the VOLUME.
What is mass measured by?
Weight, volume, and density.
Liter is to volume as kilogram is to?
Mass. NOT weight.
How many ounces in 1.36 liters?
An ounce is a measure of weight. A liter is a measure of volume. The two can not be equated without providing the density of the substance being measured.
What volume is grain measured in?
Grain is usually sold by weight or mass. An appropriate measure of volume would be the liter, but it is rarely used. A few countries use bushels.Grain is usually sold by weight or mass. An appropriate measure of volume would be the liter, but it is rarely used. A few countries use bushels.Grain is usually sold by weight or mass. An appropriate measure of volume would be the liter, but it is rarely used. A few countries use bushels.Grain is usually sold by weight or mass. An appropriate measure of volume would be the liter, but it is rarely used. A few countries use bushels.
