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0.05 ml drop50 µLA drop is a very small portion of liquid formed by surface tension.
1 litre carton1 LA carton is a box-shaped container, often made of cardboard or plastic, used for packaging liquids like milk or juice.
1,000 litre IBC tank1 m³An IBC tank is a large industrial container for storing and transporting liquids or granulated substances.
1,500 litre hot tub1.5 m³A hot tub is a tub filled with heated water for relaxation or hydrotherapy.
1.7 litre kettle1.7 LA kettle is used to heat water, often for making tea or coffee.
10 litre bucket10 LA bucket is a handled container used for carrying liquids or loose materials.
10 million litre reservoir10,000 m³A reservoir is an artificial or natural lake used to store water for supply, irrigation, or industry.
10,000 litre garden pool10 m³A garden pool is an outdoor pool used for swimming or recreation in a garden setting.
15 ml measuring tablespoon15 mlA measuring tablespoon is used to portion larger amounts of ingredients in recipes.
150 litre bathful150 LA bath is a large container for washing or soaking the body in water.
150 ml glass150 mlA 150 ml glass is a drinking vessel commonly used for serving small portions of beverages such as water, juice or wine.
2 litre bottle2 LA soda bottle is used to contain and serve carbonated soft drinks.
2,500 litre tank2.5 m³An oil tank stores heating oil or other liquid fuels for domestic or industrial use.
20 litre jerrycan20 LA jerrycan is a sturdy container for storing and transporting liquids such as fuel or water.
200 litre water butt200 LA water butt collects and stores rainwater for later use, often in gardens.
240 litre wheelie bin240 LA wheelie bin is a large waste container with wheels for easy movement, used for rubbish collection.
25 ml measure25 mlA measure is commonly used to serve spirits or liqueurs in bars.
250 ml measuring cup250 mlA measuring cup is used to portion liquids or powders in cooking and baking.
3 litre saucepan3 LA saucepan is a deep pan with a handle, used for cooking or boiling food on a hob.
30 ml espresso30 mlAn espresso is a concentrated coffee made by forcing hot water through finely-ground coffee beans.
30 ml measuring cup30 mlA measuring cup is used to dispense precise amounts of liquid medicines.
30,000 litre tanker30 m³A tanker is a vehicle or vessel designed to transport bulk liquids such as fuel or chemicals.
330 ml drinks can330 mlA drinks can is a sealed metal container for beverages such as soft drinks or beer.350 ml mug350 mlA mug is a handled cup used for hot beverages like tea or coffee.
40 litre suitcase40 LA suitcase is a portable case for carrying clothes and belongings during travel.
5 litre watering can5 LA watering can is used to pour water onto plants.5 ml measuring teaspoon5 mlA measuring teaspoon is used to portion small amounts of ingredients in cooking or medicine.
500 ml bottle500 mlA bottle is a container with a narrow neck for storing and pouring liquids.
60 litre aquarium60 LAn aquarium is a transparent tank for keeping and displaying live fish and aquatic plants.
750 ml bottle750 mlA wine bottle is a glass container designed for holding and serving wine.
Butter churn20 LA butter churn is a vessel with a mechanism for agitating cream to produce butter, traditionally operated by hand.
Espresso demitasse60 mlAn espresso demitasse is a small porcelain cup used for serving concentrated espresso coffee.
French coffee press1 LA French coffee press is a device for brewing coffee by steeping ground beans in hot water and separating them with a plunger and mesh filter.
Milk churn40 LA milk churn is a traditional metal container used for transporting and storing milk from farms to dairies.
Oak wine tun1 m³An oak wine tun is a large wooden vessel traditionally used for fermenting or storing wine.
Samovar urn5 LA samovar urn is a traditional metal vessel used to heat and serve tea, especially in Russian and Central Asian cultures.