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How is Volume Calculated?
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How is Volume Calculated?

To calculate the volume of a prism, multiply length by width by height.

Box illustrating the three dimensions used to calculate volume: length, width, and height.

Be careful!

Example of a measurement unit that must be converted.

When calculating volume, make sure that only one unit of measurement is used. If the units of measurements are different, convert all measurements before proceeding with the calculation.

Read the concept sheet Converting Units for Measuring Length to learn how.

Example:

Convert 1 m to dm to have a single unit of measurement.

Rule

Follow these steps to calculate the volume of a solid.

Verify that the measurements are given using the same unit. If not, convert them.
Multiply length by width by height to find the volume.

Example

What is the volume of this chest?

I verify that the measurements are given using the same unit. If not, I convert them. The concept sheet Converting Units for Measuring Length can help me if needed. Since two of the three measurements are in cm, I convert 1.2 dm into cm.
I multiply length by width by height to find the volume.

The volume of this solid is 1 440 cm³.

Calculer le volume

Moments in the video:

00:00-Presentation of the problem
00:27-Formula for calculating the volume of a prism
00:36-Example of calculating the volume of a prism
01:06-Example of calculating the volume of a prism with different units of measurement
01:55-Conclusion

How is Volume Calculated?

Calculer le volume

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