Volume Calculation for Geometric Shapes
This page introduces the concept of volume and provides formulas and examples for calculating the volume of various geometric shapes. The focus is on cubes, cuboids, and triangular prisms.
Definition: Volume is the amount of three-dimensional space occupied by an object, typically measured in cubic units such as cm³ or m³.
Cube Volume
The formula for the volume of a cube is:
Volume = Length × Width × Height
Example: For a cube with sides of 6cm, the volume calculation is:
Volume = 6 × 6 × 6 = 216 cm³
Cuboid Volume
The volume of a cuboid (rectangular prism) is calculated using the same formula as a cube:
Volume = Length × Width × Height
Example: For a cuboid with dimensions 8cm × 4cm × 5cm, the volume is:
Volume = 8 × 4 × 5 = 160 cm³
Triangular Prism Volume
The volume of a triangular prism is calculated by multiplying the area of the triangular face by the length of the prism:
Volume = (Base × Height ÷ 2) × Length
Example: For a triangular prism with a base of 6cm, height of 5cm, and length of 15cm:
Volume = (6 × 5 ÷ 2) × 15 = 225 cm³
Cylinder Volume
The formula for the volume of a cylinder with radius r and height h is:
Volume = π × r² × h
Highlight: When using a calculator, π is often represented by the 'shift' function followed by X10.
Example: For a cylinder with radius 4.8cm and height 14cm:
Volume = π × 4.8² × 14 ≈ 1013.35 cm³ (rounded to two decimal places)