Volume of a Cuboid
Volume · Class V
Multiply length, width, height.
5 u
type a value
115
3 u
type a value
115
4 u
type a value
115
Live values
- Volume (cubic units)60
- Base area15
- Surface area94
- Volume as height varies
Formulas in this lab
- Volume (cubic units)
- Base area
- Surface area
Tip: With the base fixed, volume rises in a straight line as height grows.
Frequently asked questions
▶What is the volume of a cuboid?
Volume is the space inside a 3-D box, measured in cubic units. For a cuboid, volume equals length times width times height. A 4 by 3 by 2 cuboid has volume 24 cubic units.
▶How do I use the cuboid volume lab?
Set the length, width and height with three sliders. The lab draws the cuboid and shows the multiplication step by step. The final volume is written in cubic units.
▶When do we use volume?
Filling a water tank, packing a cardboard box, or choosing a fridge size all use volume. A tank of 1 metre by 1 metre by 1 metre holds 1000 litres of water.
▶Tip for cuboid volume
Multiply any two sides first to get an area, then multiply by the third side. The order does not matter: 4 times 3 times 2 is the same as 2 times 4 times 3. Always 24.