A graduated cylinder is a piece of laboratory equipment used to accurately measure out volumes of objects for use in labs. They are generally more accurate and precise for this purpose than flasks and beakers.
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It usually measure volume by height from the bottom. The graduations are usually in 10ths or 100ths of a larger unit. But these can be mm, cm, Cu In, Ounces, pounds, qty. etc.
This is determined in the design of the measuring cylinder and what it is intended to measure. Set up with other devices it can measure time as well.
A graduated cylinder is usually calibrated in milliliters (mL) or cubic centimeters (cm^3).
GCs are used to measure liquids, which are quantified by volume. So usually "milliliters," "centiliters," or "liters" would be used.
In the laboratory, volumes of liquid are usually measured with a graduated cylinder. This piece of equipment has markings along the side that allow for precise measurement of the volume of liquid it contains.
Beakers are not typically used for precise measuring due to their lack of graduated markings. They are better suited for holding and mixing liquids during experiments. For accurate measurements, it is recommended to use graduated cylinders or volumetric glassware.
The scientist carefully measured the volume of the liquid using a graduated cylinder.
The largest volume a graduated cylinder can typically measure is around 2,000 milliliters or 2 liters. Some specialized graduated cylinders may have larger capacities, but this is the general range for most laboratory-grade cylinders.
A graduated cylinder is a laboratory tool used to measure the volume of liquids with high precision. It is a tall, narrow container with volume markings along its side, allowing for accurate readings to be taken. To use a graduated cylinder, simply pour the liquid to be measured into the cylinder and read the volume at the bottom of the meniscus at eye level for accurate measurement.