Definition
Liquid volume
Liquid volume is the amount of three-dimensional space occupied by a liquid.
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What it means
Liquid volume tells how much space the liquid itself fills. Pouring it into a different-shaped container can change its shape without changing its volume.
Remember it
Capacity is space available; liquid volume is space filled by the liquid.
Example
A jug can hold 2 L but currently contains 750 mL of water. Its capacity is 2 L; the liquid volume present is 750 mL.
Watch for
Liquid volume is not the container's full capacity unless the container is filled. It is also different from the liquid's mass.
Common mix-up
Capacity is what a container can hold; liquid volume is what the liquid occupies now.
Exact meaning
Liquid volume is the amount of three-dimensional space occupied by a liquid, commonly measured in units such as millilitres and litres.