NCERT Class 4 Mathematics Math-Mela: Chapter 8 — Weigh It, Pour It
This chapter, 'Weigh It, Pour It,' from the NCERT Class 4 Mathematics Math-Mela textbook, revisits the concepts of measuring weight and capacity introduced in Grade 3. It encourages students to compare weights by ordering animals from heaviest to lightest and to consider the weight of everyday objects like school bags and books. The chapter includes practical activities such as estimating and verifying the weight of fruits and vegetables using a weighing balance. It also introduces the abbreviations 'kg' for kilogram and 'g' for gram, demonstrating conversions like 2 packets of 500 grams equaling 1 kg. This chapter aims to build a foundational understanding of measurement and estimation skills crucial for CBSE mathematics learning.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 4 |
| Subject | Mathematics |
| Book | Math-Mela |
| Chapter | Chapter 8 — Weigh It, Pour It |
| Language | English |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 2 minutes |
| Word count | 344 |
Learning outcomes
- Compare weights of objects and animals.
- Estimate and verify the weight of common items.
- Understand and use the units kilogram (kg) and gram (g).
- Perform simple conversions between grams and kilograms.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| kilogram | A unit of mass equal to 1000 grams. |
| gram | A unit of mass, one thousandth of a kilogram. |
| capacity | The amount that something can contain. |
| weighing balance | A device used to measure the weight of an object. |
| estimate | To roughly calculate or judge the value, size, amount, or extent of something. |
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Practice questions
- Write the names of the animals from heaviest to lightest based on the pictures. Answer: Answer depends on the pictures provided in the textbook.
- What is the relationship between grams and kilograms? Answer: 1 kilogram is equal to 1000 grams.
- If you have two packets of 500 grams each, what is their total weight in kilograms? Answer: 1 kilogram.
- What does 'kg' stand for? Answer: Kilogram.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main topic of NCERT Class 4 Mathematics Chapter 1?
The chapter 'Weigh It, Pour It' focuses on measuring weight and capacity, comparing weights, and estimating them.
What units of weight are introduced in this chapter?
The chapter introduces kilograms (kg) and grams (g) as units of weight.
How many grams are in one kilogram?
There are 1000 grams in one kilogram.
What practical activity is suggested in the chapter?
Students are encouraged to estimate the weight of fruits and vegetables and verify their guesses using a weighing balance.
What does the chapter revisit from Grade 3?
It revisits the concepts of measuring weight and capacity learned in Grade 3.
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NCERT Class 4 Mathematics — Math-Mela — Chapter 8 — Weigh It, Pour It. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.