Definition
Volume is the amount of space a three-dimensional object takes up. It is measured in cubic units such as cubic centimeters or cubic inches.
Imagine filling a box with small cubes. The number of cubes that fit inside is the volume of the box.
Examples
- A box that is 2 x 3 x 4 has a volume of 24 cubic units.
- Volume = length x width x height.
- A cube with sides of 3 cm has a volume of 27 cubic cm.