In either the English or the metric system, we can measure volume is by relating it to a standard used to measure length. In this experiment, we are going to measure the volume of a small box using one of the English units of length, the inch. Materials Needed: Ruler; shoe box, cereal box, or other small box. Procedure: Measure the length, width and height of the box to the nearest inch.
Quick Answer. It takes five to 10 minutes to boil 6 to 8 cups of water. The water, pot and stove temperatures; the water's salinity; the pot's volume, surface area and conductivity; the altitude; and whether or not a lid is in place affect the amount of time needed to boil water. Keep Learning.
How long should brats be boiled? A: For most recipes, bratwurst requires a boiling time of eight to 10 minutes over medium-high heat. Some recipes recommend adding brats to boiling liquid and then lowering the temperature to medium and simmering them for 10 to 12 minutes. Continue Reading.