What does 'volume' measure?

Volume measures the three-dimensional space occupied by an object.

Why is the unit of measurement for volume 'cubed' (e.g., cm³)?

Because we are multiplying three dimensions (length, width, and height).

Name: Volume with Base and Height
Author: Insta~Lesson

5th Grade · Math · 90 min· 5.19

I can calculate the volume of a rectangular prism using the area of the base and the height.

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The volume of a rectangular prism is found by multiplying its length, width, and height.
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The formula for finding the volume of a rectangular prism is V = lwh, where l is length, w is width, and h is height.
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Volume is measured in cubic units, because you are multiplying three dimensions together.

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