Finding Volume of Rectangular Prisms by Packing Cubes

Which equation shows how to find the volume of the model?

• 8 × 5 = 40

• (2 × 8) + (2 × 5) = 26

• 8 × 5 × 4 = 160

• 8 + 5 + 4 = 17

Hannah used centimeter cubes to build the model shown below. Which equation can you use to find the volume of Hannah’s model?

• V = 6 + 7 + 3

• V = (6 × 7) + 3

• V = (6 + 7) × 3

• V = 6 × 7 × 3

Spencer and Kamden are comparing the size of their suitcases. Both suitcases are shaped like rectangular prisms. Spencer's suitcase is 15 inches long, 18 inches wide, and 5 inches tall. Kamden's suitcase is 14 inches long, 15 inches wide, and 7 inches tall. Which statement is correct?

• Kamden’s suitcase can hold more because it has a greater volume.

• Kamden’s suitcase can hold more because it has a greater area.

• Spencer’s suitcase can hold more because it has a greater volume.

• Spencer’s suitcase can hold more because it has a greater area.

A storage locker measures 5 feet by 6 feet by 14 feet. How much space in the warehouse will the storage locker occupy?

• 420 cubic feet

• 154 cubic feet

• 1,176 cubic feet

• 120 cubic feet

Find the Volume of the Rectangular Prism.

• 10 cubic units

• 12 cubic units

• 15 cubic units

• 17 cubic units

Johan is stacking unit cubes in a box. He partially fills the box as shown. Johan wants to find the volume of the box. For each blank chose the answer that is correct. ​ ​ ​ unit cubes are needed for each layer. ​ layers are needed to fill the box. Johan needs ​ cubic units to fill the box.

• 27

• 6

• 162

• 54 cubic units

• 9 unit cubes

Johan is stacking unit cubes in a box. He partially fills the box as shown. Johan wants to find the volume of the box. For each blank chose the answer that is correct. ​ ​ ​ unit cubes are needed for each layer. ​ layers are needed to fill the box. Johan needs ​ cubic units to fill the box.

• 27

• 6

• 162

• 54 cubic units

• 9 unit cubes

What is the correct equation to find the volume of this rectangular prism?

• 2ft+2ft+4ft

• 4ft x 2ft

• 4ft x 2ft x 2ft

• 2ft+2ft+4ft+4ft

Find the volume

• 9 cubic units

• 9 cubic m

• 24 cubic units

• 24 cubic m

The volume of this rectangular prism is ___ units.

• 8

• 16

• 24

• 32