How do you use a graduated cylinder?

Place the graduated cylinder on a flat surface and view the height of the liquid in the cylinder with your eyes directly opposite the top of the liquid surface. The liquid (if water or a solution containing water) will tend to curve downward. This curve is called the meniscus. Always read the bottom of the meniscus. read more

Measuring Volume Using a Graduated Cylinder By Jill Crowder. Learners view an explanation of how to read a graduated cylinder by measuring the lowest portion of the meniscus. A quiz completes the activity. read more

Measuring liquids using a graduated cylinder and a beaker - Duration: 1: 27. Enas Ismail 4,485 views. 1: 27. read more

Graduated cylinders are also used to determine displacement, which is a measurement of the change in a volume of water when additional materials are added to it. This means that the volume of solid objects and non-aqueous (lacking water) solutions can be determined using a graduated cylinder. read more