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Volume (physics)

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Volume is the amount of space that an object occupies, represented by letter V. The unit of volume is cubic-metre (Kiloliter).

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Finding the volume of a cube and a rectangular prism[edit | edit source]

Cube volume formula[edit | edit source]

To find the volume of a cube, simply use the formula s3 where s is the area of the square.

Finding the volume of a rectangular prism[edit | edit source]

To find the volume of a rectangular prism, use the formula L x W x H.

Triangular prism volume[edit | edit source]

To find the volume of a triangular prism, use the method 1/2 x B x H x L.

Volume of a cone, cylinder, and a sphere[edit | edit source]

Cone volume[edit | edit source]

The formula for finding a cone's volume is (1/3)pi (3.1415) x r2 x H

Sphere volume[edit | edit source]

The formula for finding a sphere's volume is (4/3)pi (3.1415) x r3

Cylinder volume[edit | edit source]

The formula for finding a cylinder's volume is pi (3.1415) x r2 x H

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/volume
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