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What is volume?
Volume is the amount of space inside a 3D shape, measured in cubic units such as cm³.
Definition
Volume is the amount of space inside a 3D shape, measured in cubic units such as cm³.
Example
A box 4 cm by 3 cm by 5 cm has volume 4 × 3 × 5 = 60 cm³.
Tip
Multiply length × width × height for a cuboid.
Practise it
- Worksheets: Volume of cuboids (Grade 5)
- Online maths practice
Quick check: try these
Work each one out on paper, then tap the question to see the answer.
A box is 6 cm long, 7 cm wide and 4 cm high. Its volume in cm³ is
Answer: 168
A box is 5 cm long, 4 cm wide and 8 cm high. Its volume in cm³ is
Answer: 160
A box is 9 cm long, 7 cm wide and 3 cm high. Its volume in cm³ is
Answer: 189
A box is 2 cm long, 6 cm wide and 3 cm high. Its volume in cm³ is
Answer: 36
Learn it in depth
Volume is part of Mensuration for Class 8: notes, formulas, solved examples with every step, common mistakes and ten practice questions with answers. Want a teacher to go through it with you? See Class 8 maths tuition.
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Volume: questions
What is volume?
Volume is the amount of space inside a 3D shape, measured in cubic units such as cm³. A box 4 cm by 3 cm by 5 cm has volume 4 × 3 × 5 = 60 cm³.
What is a common mistake with volume?
Multiply length × width × height for a cuboid.
Where do students learn volume?
Mensuration is usually taught in Class 8, and the ideas come back in later classes. Chapter names and order differ by board and textbook, so follow your own textbook. We have a full page with notes, solved examples and practice questions.
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