Packaging
Examples:
| bottle | a bottle of soda |
| bag | a bag of potatoes |
| bottle | a bottle of wine |
| box | a box of cereal |
| box | a box of cereal |
| can | a can of beans |
| can | a can of soup |
| carton | a carton of juice |
| carton | a carton of eggs |
| container | a container of yogurt |
| cup | a cup of coffee |
| glass | a glass of water |
| jar | a jar of honey |
| jar | a jar of jam |
| jug | a jug of milk |
| loaf | a loaf of bread |
| package | a package of cookies |
| packet | a packet of biscuits |
| piece | a piece of cake |
| roll | a roll of paper towels |
| six-pack | a six-pack of soda |
| slice | a slice of pizza |
| tub | a tub of ice |
| tube | a tube of toothpaste |
Units of Measurement
We use grams and kilograms to talk about solid items. You will see grams and kilograms used on food packaging.
One kilogram of sugar.
Half a kilo of apples.
500 grams of sugar.
'Kilo' is a short form of 'kilogram'. It is often used in speech, but not in writing.
1000g = 1kg
If you are talking about 1000 grams or more, use kilograms instead.
Millilitres (mL) and Litres (L)
We use millilitres and litres to talk about liquids. You will see millilitres and litres used on drink packaging.
One litre of water.
Half a litre of milk.
250ml of juice.
It is common to say 'mills' as the short form of millilitres. This is only used in speech, not writing.
1000mL = 1L
If you are talking about 1000 millilitres or more, use litres instead.