NCERT Solutions for Class 4 Maths Chapter 8: Weigh it, Pour it – Free PDF Download

Chapter 8 of the Class 4 Maths textbook Math Mela is Weigh it, Pour it. It introduces the measurement of weight (mass) and capacity (volume) using standard units — grams, kilograms, millilitres, and litres.

Units of Weight

Q: What are the standard units used to measure weight, and how are they related?
A: Gram (g) and kilogram (kg). 1,000 grams make 1 kilogram.

Units of Capacity

Q: What are the standard units used to measure capacity (how much liquid something can hold)?
A: Millilitre (mL) and litre (L). 1,000 millilitres make 1 litre.

Choosing the Right Unit

Q: Would you weigh a bag of rice in grams or kilograms? Would you measure a spoon of medicine in millilitres or litres?
A: A bag of rice is heavy, so it is weighed in kilograms. A spoon of medicine is a small amount, so it is measured in millilitres.

Reading a Weighing Scale

Q: If a weighing scale shows 2 kg 350 g, what is this weight in grams only?
A: 2 kg = 2,000 g, so 2 kg 350 g = 2,000 + 350 = 2,350 g.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many grams make one kilogram?
1,000 grams.

What instrument is used to measure the capacity of a liquid?
A measuring jar or measuring cylinder, marked with millilitre or litre readings.

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