Math Dictionary / Volume
Volume
Volume measures the amount of space inside a three-dimensional figure.
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What it means
Volume is measured in cubic units.
Also called: inside space
Examples
| Rectangular prism volume = length x width x height |
| A 2 by 3 by 4 box has volume 24 cubic units |
| Liquid capacity is related to volume |
Common mistake
Volume uses cubic units, not square units.
Try one
Question: Find the volume of a box with dimensions 3, 4, and 5.
Show answer
3 x 4 x 5 = 60 cubic units.