How Do You Calculate Volume In A Graduated Cylinder?
A graduated cylinder is a piece of scientific laboratory equipment that is used to measure volume. They have a higher degree of accuracy and precision than other common laboratory equipment, such as beakers and flasks. They can be used to determine the volumes of both liquids and solid objects. Pour the liquid that you are attempting to determine the volume of into the graduated cylinder. (If you are attempting to calculate the volume of a solid object, skip ahead to Step 6.) Bend down until you are eye level with the top of the liquid in the graduated cylinder. Identify the meniscus. This is the curved upper portion of the liquid. The stronger the attraction is between the liquid and the walls of the graduated cylinder, the more convex the meniscus will be. The volume of a liquid will always be measured from the bottom of the meniscus. Observe the markings on the cylinder. Determine if the bottom of the meniscus lines up perfectly with a graduation on the scale provided on the cylinde
