What does volume measure?

The amount of space something takes up

Measuring Volume with Unit Cubes

Name: Measuring Volume with Unit Cubes
Author: Insta~Lesson

3rd Grade · Math · 30 min

I can measure the volume of rectangular prisms by counting unit cubes.

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Volume is how much space something takes up and is measured in cubic units.
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A cubic foot is a cube where each side is 1 foot long, making it 1 foot by 1 foot by 1 foot.
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To find the volume of a shape made of unit cubes, you can count the number of cubes.

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