What is how to find volume of a rectangular prism?

The volume of a rectangular prism is the amount of space it occupies. It's calculated by multiplying its length, width, and height.

Here's the formula:

Volume = length × width × height

Mathematically, it's represented as:

V = l × w × h

  • Length: The longest side of the rectangular prism.
  • Width: The shortest side of the rectangular prism.
  • Height: The vertical distance from the base to the top.

All measurements (length, width, and height) must be in the same units (e.g., centimeters, meters, inches, feet) to get a consistent volume measurement. The resulting volume will be in cubic units (e.g., cm³, m³, in³, ft³).

To find the volume:

  1. Measure the length of the prism.
  2. Measure the width of the prism.
  3. Measure the height of the prism.
  4. Multiply the length, width, and height together.

For example, if a rectangular prism has a length of 5 cm, a width of 3 cm, and a height of 4 cm, then its volume is:

V = 5 cm × 3 cm × 4 cm = 60 cm³