{"id":1867,"date":"2022-04-25T05:02:25","date_gmt":"2022-04-25T05:02:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/article-test-new\/?page_id=1867"},"modified":"2023-03-03T11:45:18","modified_gmt":"2023-03-03T11:45:18","slug":"volume-definition-with-examples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/volume","title":{"rendered":"What is Volume? Definition, Formula, Examples"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\"><div class=\"aioseo-breadcrumbs\"><span class=\"aioseo-breadcrumb\">\n\tMath-Vocabulary\n<\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-9495e58c-0555-4769-b9f2-72baa3a7771d\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\"\n                    data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \"><ul><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/volume#0-what-is-volume->What is Volume?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/volume#1-volume-of-3-dimensional-shapes>Volume of 3-Dimensional Shapes:<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/volume#8-solved-examples>Solved Examples<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/volume#9-practice-problems>Practice Problems<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/volume#10-frequently-asked-questions>Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<h2 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-what-is-volume-\">What is <strong>Volume<\/strong>?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Every three-dimensional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/object\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">object<\/a> occupies some space. This space is measured in terms of its volume<\/strong>. Volume is defined as the space occupied within the boundaries of an object in three-dimensional space. It is also known as the capacity of the object.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Finding the volume of an object can help us to determine the amount required to fill that object, like the amount of water needed to fill a bottle, an aquarium or a water tank.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"recommended-games-container-id\" class=\"recommended-games-container\"><h4 class=\"recommended-games-container-headline\">Recommended Games<\/h4><div class=\"recommended-games-container-slides\"><div class=\"game-card-container-outer\">\r\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/math-games\/estimate-the-volume-of-a-given-shape\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_vocab\" data-vars-ga-action=\"games_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner-block\">\r\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"game-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/curriculum_uploads\/images\/playables\/geo_meas_estimate_vol_1_pt.png\" alt=\"Estimate the Volume of a Given Shape Game\">\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner-name\">Estimate the Volume of a Given Shape Game<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"game-card-container-inner-cta\">Play<\/span>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/a>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"game-card-container-outer\">\r\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/math-games\/find-the-volume-of-the-3d-shape-by-iterating\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_vocab\" data-vars-ga-action=\"games_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner-block\">\r\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"game-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/curriculum_uploads\/images\/playables\/geo_meas_iterate_vol_1_pt.png\" alt=\"Find the Volume of the 3D Shape by Iterating Game\">\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner-name\">Find the Volume of the 3D Shape by Iterating Game<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"game-card-container-inner-cta\">Play<\/span>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/a>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"game-card-container-outer\">\r\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/math-games\/find-the-volume-using-unit-cubes\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_vocab\" data-vars-ga-action=\"games_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner-block\">\r\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"game-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/curriculum_uploads\/images\/playables\/geo_meas_vol_unit_cubes_2_pt.png\" alt=\"Find the Volume using Unit Cubes Game\">\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner-name\">Find the Volume using Unit Cubes Game<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"game-card-container-inner-cta\">Play<\/span>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/a>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"game-card-container-outer\">\r\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/math-games\/find-volume-using-the-formula\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_vocab\" data-vars-ga-action=\"games_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner-block\">\r\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"game-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/curriculum_uploads\/images\/playables\/geo_meas_vol_formula_pt.png\" alt=\"Find Volume using the Formula Game\">\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner-name\">Find Volume using the Formula Game<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"game-card-container-inner-cta\">Play<\/span>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/a>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"game-card-container-outer\">\r\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/math-games\/introduction-to-volume\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_vocab\" data-vars-ga-action=\"games_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner-block\">\r\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"game-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/curriculum_uploads\/images\/playables\/geo_meas_vol_unit_cubes_1_pt.png\" alt=\"Introduction to Volume Game\">\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner-name\">Introduction to Volume Game<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"game-card-container-inner-cta\">Play<\/span>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/a>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"game-card-container-outer\">\r\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/math-games\/iterate-and-find-the-total-volume\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_vocab\" data-vars-ga-action=\"games_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner-block\">\r\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"game-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/curriculum_uploads\/images\/playables\/geo_meas_iterate_vol_2_pt.png\" alt=\"Iterate and Find the Total Volume Game\">\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner-name\">Iterate and Find the Total Volume Game<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"game-card-container-inner-cta\">Play<\/span>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/a>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"game-card-container-outer\">\r\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/math-games\/solve-the-word-problems-related-to-volume\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_vocab\" data-vars-ga-action=\"games_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner-block\">\r\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"game-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/curriculum_uploads\/images\/playables\/geo_meas_vol_word_prob_pt.png\" alt=\"Solve the Word Problems Related to Volume Game\">\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner-name\">Solve the Word Problems Related to Volume Game<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"game-card-container-inner-cta\">Play<\/span>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/a>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"game-card-container-outer\">\r\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/math-games\/use-the-3d-shapes-to-estimate-the-volume\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_vocab\" data-vars-ga-action=\"games_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner-block\">\r\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"game-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/curriculum_uploads\/images\/playables\/geo_meas_estimate_vol_2_pt.png\" alt=\"Use the 3D Shapes to Estimate the Volume Game\">\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner-name\">Use the 3D Shapes to Estimate the Volume Game<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"game-card-container-inner-cta\">Play<\/span>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/a>\r\n<\/div><\/div><p class=\"recommended-games-container-desc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/games\">More Games<\/a><\/p><button class=\"scroll-right-arrow\"><\/button><\/div><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n        document.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() {\n            const container = document.querySelector(\"#recommended-games-container-id\");\n            const slidesContainer = container.querySelector(\".recommended-games-container-slides\");\n            const cards = slidesContainer.querySelectorAll(\".game-card-container-outer\");\n            const scrollRightArrow = container.querySelector(\".scroll-right-arrow\");\n\n            function adjustContainerStyles() {\n   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arrow if fully scrolled\n                } else {\n                    scrollRightArrow.style.display = \"block\"; \/\/ Show the arrow if not fully scrolled\n                }\n            }\n\n            scrollRightArrow.addEventListener(\"click\", function() {\n                const scrollAmount = 300; \/\/ Adjust based on the container's width and your needs\n                slidesContainer.scrollLeft += scrollAmount;\n                setTimeout(checkScrollPosition, 100); \/\/ Delay to allow scroll update\n            });\n\n            adjustContainerStyles();\n            checkScrollPosition();\n            slidesContainer.addEventListener(\"scroll\", checkScrollPosition);\n        });\n    <\/script><h2 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-volume-of-3-dimensional-shapes\">Volume of 3-Dimensional Shapes:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Since different three-dimensional objects have different <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/shape\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">shapes<\/a>, their volumes are also variable. Let us look at some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/3-dimensional\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">three-dimensional shapes<\/a> and learn how to calculate their volume(V).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-sphere\">Sphere<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">The simplest and most common type of three-dimensional shape is a sphere. Some examples of spheres that we see in daily life includes balls, globes, decorative lights, oranges, etc. The simplest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/measurement\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">measurement<\/a> that can be made on a sphere is its radius. The volume of the sphere is calculated using its radius.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurement\/volume-of-sphere\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Volume of a Sphere<\/a> = $\\frac{4}{3}$<em>\u03c0r<sup>3<\/sup><\/em><\/strong>, where <em>r<\/em> is the radius of the sphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"304\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Volume-1.png\" alt=\"Volume of Sphere\" class=\"wp-image-5015\" title=\"Volume of Sphere\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Volume-1.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Volume-1-300x147.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-cube\">Cube<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">The next simple and common three-dimensional shape is the cube. It is identified by the unique property that each <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/side\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">side<\/a> of the cube is of the same <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/length\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">length<\/a>. Some everyday examples of objects in the shape of a cube are dice, Rubik\u2019s cubes, sugar cubes, gift boxes, etc. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/volume-of-cube\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">volume of a cube<\/a> is calculated using the length of its side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Volume of a Cube = <\/strong><strong><em>a<\/em><\/strong><strong><sup>3<\/sup><\/strong><strong>,<\/strong> where <em>a<\/em> is the length of each side of the cube.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"317\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Volume-2.png\" alt=\"Volume of Cube\" class=\"wp-image-5016\" title=\"Volume of Cube\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Volume-2.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Volume-2-300x153.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-cuboid\">Cuboid<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Cuboid shape is also referred to as the rectangular prism. In a cuboid, the length of the sides will vary. The following notation is used to represent the sides of a cuboid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Length = <em>l<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Breadth = <em>b<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Height = <em>h<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">All these dimensions are used to calculate the volume of a cuboid. Common examples of cuboids are books, shoe boxes, bricks, mattresses, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Volume of a Cuboid = <\/strong><strong><em>l x b x h<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Volume-3.png\" alt=\"Volume of Cuboid\" class=\"wp-image-5018\" title=\"Volume of Cuboid\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Volume-3.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Volume-3-300x162.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-cylinder\">Cylinder<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/cylinder\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">cylinder<\/a> is also a three-dimensional shape with circular bases and a height separating the two bases. Everyday objects that are cylindrical include water bottles, buckets, candles, cans, etc. The volume of a cylinder is calculated by measuring the radius of the base and the height.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Volume of a Cylinder = <\/strong><strong><em>\u03c0r<\/em><\/strong><strong><em><sup>2<\/sup><\/em><\/strong><strong><em>h<\/em><\/strong><strong>,<\/strong> where <em>r<\/em> is the radius of the base, and <em>h<\/em> is the height of the cylinder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"314\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Volume-4.png\" alt=\"Volume of a Cylinder\" class=\"wp-image-5019\" title=\"Volume of a Cylinder\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Volume-4.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Volume-4-300x152.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-cone\">Cone<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/cone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">cone<\/a> is a three-dimensional shape that we commonly see around us. An ice-cream cone, a party hat, a funnel, or a Christmas tree, all of these are examples of a cone. A cone is a distinctive three-dimensional geometric figure that has a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/flat-surface\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">flat surface<\/a> and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/curved-surface\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">curved surface<\/a>, pointed towards the top.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Volume of a Cone = $\\frac{1}{3}$\u03c0r<sup>2<\/sup>h,<\/strong> where <em>r<\/em> is the radius of the base of the cone, and <em>h<\/em> is the height of the cone from the base to the top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"326\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Volume-5.png\" alt=\"Volume of Cone\" class=\"wp-image-5020\" title=\"Volume of Cone\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Volume-5.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Volume-5-300x158.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-volume-measurement\">Volume Measurement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Volume is calculated for three-dimensional objects and hence is represented in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/cubic-unit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">cubic units<\/a> or another format of writing cubic unit; as this is commonly used (unit)\u00b3 such as cubic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/centimeter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">centimeters<\/a>, cubic inch, cubic foot, cubic meter, etc If the length or radius is measured in centimeters, then the volume is measured in cubic centimeters (cm<sup>3<\/sup>). If the measurements are in meters, the volume is measured in cubic meters (m<sup>3<\/sup>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">When we measure the volume of liquids (for example, to find the volume of water that a cylindrical bottle can hold), we have to change the values in cm<sup>3<\/sup> or m<sup>3<\/sup> into liters. The volume can be converted from liters to centimeters using the following formula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong><em>1 <\/em><\/strong><strong><em>l <\/em><\/strong><strong>= 1000 cm<\/strong><strong><sup>3<\/sup><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong><em>1 <\/em><\/strong><strong><em>l <\/em><\/strong><strong>=<\/strong><strong><em> <\/em><\/strong><strong>1000 ml<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>1000 cm<\/strong><strong><sup>3<\/sup><\/strong><strong> = 1000 ml<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>So, 1 cm<\/strong><strong><sup>3<\/sup><\/strong><strong> = 1 ml<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-conclusion-\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Understanding mathematical concepts like Volume becomes interesting with the help of visual aids like interactive games. You can check out games, worksheets and solved problems for topics like this on the Splashlearn website. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/\">https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/<\/a> to learn new concepts while having fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"861\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Volume-6.png\" alt=\"Volume of 3-Dimensional Shapes and their formulas\" class=\"wp-image-5021\" title=\"Volume of 3-Dimensional Shapes and their formulas\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Volume-6.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Volume-6-216x300.png 216w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-solved-examples-on-volume\">Solved Examples on Volume<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>1.<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>Henry has a cylindrical water bottle with a base radius of 5 cm and a height of 10 cm. What is the volume of water that the bottle can store?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Solution:<\/strong> <br>Volume of the bottle= <em>\u03c0r<sup>2<\/sup>h<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">= <em>\u03c0 (5 x 5) x 10<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">= <em>\u03c0 x 250<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">= 3.14 <em>x 250<\/em><br><br>= 785 cm<sup>3<\/sup><br><br>= 785 ml&nbsp; (1 cm<sup>3 <\/sup>= 1 ml)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>2.<\/strong><strong>  <\/strong><strong>Riaz owns a cricket ball with a radius of 3 cm. What is the volume occupied by the ball in Riaz\u2019s bag?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Solution:<\/strong> <br>Volume of the ball&nbsp; = $\\frac{4}{3}$<em>\u03c0r<sup>3<\/sup><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">= $\\frac{4}{3}$<em> <\/em>x $\\frac{22}{7}$ x (3 x 3 x 3)<br><br>= 113.14 cm<sup>3<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>3. Conical Christmas tree is made using a clay. The height of the tree is 14 inches and diameter of the base is 6 inches. How much clay is used? (use <em>\u03c0 <\/em>= $\\frac{22}{7}$)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Solution:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Diameter = 6 inches<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Radius = $\\frac{6}{2}$ = 3 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/inch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">inches<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Volume of the clay = $\\frac{1}{3}$<em>\u03c0r<sup>2<\/sup>h<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">= $\\frac{1}{3}\\times \\frac{22}{7}\\times 3\\times 3\\times 14$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">= 132 cubic inches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-practice-problems-on-volume\">Practice Problems on Volume<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><div class=\"spq_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"display:none;\">Volume<\/h2><p style=\"display:none;\">Attend this Quiz & Test your knowledge.<\/p><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"3\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">1<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">Which of the following is the formula for the volume of a book with the dimensions l, b, and h?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">l x l x l<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">b x b x b<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">h x h x h<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">l x b x h<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: l x b x h<br\/>A book is a cuboid whose volume is calculated using the formula l x b x h.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"2\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">2<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">The volume of a traffic cone of height 20 cm and base radius of 10 cm can be calculated using which formula?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">$\\frac{4}{3}\\pi$ (10 x 10) x 20<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">$\\pi$ (10 x 10) x 20<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">$\\frac{1}{3}\\pi$ (10 x 10) x 20<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">$\\frac{2}{3}\\pi$ (10 x 10) x 20<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: $\\frac{1}{3}\\pi$ (10 x 10) x 20<br\/>As a traffic cone is conical in shape, its volume can be calculated using the formula for the volume of a cone $\\frac{1}{3}\\pi$r$^2$h<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"3\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">3<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">What should be the volume of a box that can exactly fit 4 dice, each with a side of 3 cm?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">27 $cm^{3}$<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">12 $cm^{3}$<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">64 $cm^{3}$<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">108 $cm^{3}$<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: 108 $cm^{3}$<br\/>A dice is in the shape of a cube. So, Volume of box = 4 cubes = 4 x $a^{3}$ = 4 x $(3)^{3}$ = 108 $cm^{3}$<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"1\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">4<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">What will be the volume of a football with a radius of 12 cm?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">113.13 $cm^{3}$<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">7241.14 $cm^{3}$<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">268.16 $cm^{3}$<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">14141.25 $cm^{3}$<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: 7241.14 $cm^{3}$<br\/>Volume = $\\frac{4}{3}\\pi r^{3}$ = $\\frac{4}{3}\\pi$ (12 x 12 x 12) = 7241.14 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Cuboid has sides of unequal lengths. Its volume is calculated using the formula <em>l x b x h<\/em>, where <em>l, b, and h<\/em>are the different measurements of the shape.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-1f4c6084-0967-41a7-a7c9-4f623fcecbe1\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-1f4c6084-0967-41a7-a7c9-4f623fcecbe1\"><strong>How to calculate the volume of an irregular shape?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-1f4c6084-0967-41a7-a7c9-4f623fcecbe1\">\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">If you need to calculate the volume of a shape that is not one of the regular three-dimensional shapes, break up the irregular shape into different regular shapes. Add the individual volumes of these shapes to get the overall volume.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-1f4c6084-0967-41a7-a7c9-4f623fcecbe1\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-1f4c6084-0967-41a7-a7c9-4f623fcecbe1\"><strong>What is the easiest way to understand volume?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-1f4c6084-0967-41a7-a7c9-4f623fcecbe1\">\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Volume is the space occupied by any object. This space occupied depends on the shape of the object. The best way to understand is by examining different objects and finding the volume occupied by them.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-3-1f4c6084-0967-41a7-a7c9-4f623fcecbe1\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-1f4c6084-0967-41a7-a7c9-4f623fcecbe1\"><strong>What should be kept in mind when calculating the volumes of different shapes?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-3-1f4c6084-0967-41a7-a7c9-4f623fcecbe1\">\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">An important check before calculating the volume of any shape should be that all measurements are in the same unit. If one measurement is provided in cm and the other in m, convert both into cm or m before calculating the volume.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is Volume? Every three-dimensional object occupies some space. This space is measured in terms of its volume. Volume is defined as the space occupied within the boundaries of an object in three-dimensional space. It is also known as the capacity of the object. Finding the volume of an object can help us to determine &#8230; <a title=\"What is Volume? Definition, Formula, Examples\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/volume\" aria-label=\"More on What is Volume? 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