Volume

Front

What is volume?

Back

Volume is the amount of space an object occupies, measured in cubic units.

Front

How do you calculate the volume of a rectangular prism?

Back

Volume = length × width × height.

Front

What is the volume of a box that is 2 ft long, 3 ft wide, and 4 ft high?

Back

24 cubic feet.

Front

If a box has a volume of 30 cubic units and a height of 5 units, what is the area of the base?

Back

Area of the base = Volume ÷ height = 30 ÷ 5 = 6 square units.

Front

What is the volume of a cube with a side length of 3 units?

Back

Volume = side³ = 3³ = 27 cubic units.

Front

What is the unit of measurement for volume?

Back

Common units include cubic centimeters (cm³), cubic meters (m³), and cubic feet (ft³).

Front

If Jim's box measures 2 ft by 4 ft by 6 ft, what is its volume?

Back

Volume = 2 × 4 × 6 = 48 cubic feet.

Front

What is the difference in volume between Jim's box and Paul's box if Paul's box measures 3 ft by 5 ft by 3 ft?

Back

Jim's box volume = 48 ft³, Paul's box volume = 45 ft³. Difference = 48 - 45 = 3 cubic feet.

Front

What is the volume of a rectangular prism with dimensions 5 units, 2 units, and 3 units?

Back

Volume = 5 × 2 × 3 = 30 cubic units.

Front

How do you find the volume of irregular shapes?

Back

Use water displacement method or break it down into known shapes.