Volume with Fractional Edge Length

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What is volume?

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Volume is the amount of space occupied by a three-dimensional object, measured in cubic units.

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How do you calculate the volume of a rectangular prism?

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Volume = length × width × height.

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What is a cubic centimeter (cm³)?

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A cubic centimeter is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with edges measuring 1 cm.

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What is a cubic inch (in³)?

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A cubic inch is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with edges measuring 1 inch.

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What is a cubic yard (yd³)?

Back

A cubic yard is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with edges measuring 1 yard.

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How many 1/2 cm cubes fit in a 5 cm³ prism?

Back

40 cubes.

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What is the volume of a prism with dimensions 1 cm × 1 cm × 5 cm?

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5 cm³.

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How do you convert fractional edge lengths to volume?

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Multiply the fractional lengths together and convert to cubic units.

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What is the volume of a prism with dimensions 1/2 in × 1/2 in × 1/2 in?

Back

1/8 in³.

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How do you find the volume of a prism with mixed numbers?

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Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions, then multiply the dimensions.