To find the volume of a rectangular prism, you use the formula:
Volume=length×width×height\text{Volume}=\text{length}\times \text{width}\times \text{height}Volume=length×width×height
where:
- length (l) is the length of the base,
- width (w) is the width of the base,
- height (h) is the perpendicular height of the prism.
Steps to find the volume:
- Measure the length, width, and height of the rectangular prism, ensuring all measurements are in the same units.
- Multiply these three dimensions together: V=l×w×hV=l\times w\times hV=l×w×h.
- Express the volume in cubic units (e.g., cubic centimeters, cubic meters, cubic inches).
Example:
If a rectangular prism has a length of 8 inches, width of 5 inches, and height of 3 inches, its volume is:
V=8×5×3=120 cubic inchesV=8\times 5\times 3=120\text{ cubic inches}V=8×5×3=120 cubic inches
This formula calculates the space occupied by the prism or its capacity
