VolumeHow much fits inside — and why the unit is cubed.5th GradeVolume is the number of unit cubes that fitinside a solid. For any prism it is the basearea times the height.V = l × w × h · V = B × hBox 4 × 3 × 224 cubic unitsOne layer holds 12; there are 2 layers.Cube of side 5125 units³5 × 5 × 5. All edges equal.Base area 20, height 6120 units³Works for any prism, whatever the base shape.Two boxes joinedadd the volumesSplit an odd shape into boxes, then add.THE COMMON MISTAKE✗ volume in cm²✓ volume in cm³Three measurements were multiplied, so the unit is cubed. Squared means area.1 cm³ holds exactly 1 millilitre of water. That is not a coincidence— it is how the litre was defined.Volumewww.littleactivity.com

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Math · 5th Grade

Volume

How much fits inside — and why the unit is cubed.

How to use it

Build a box out of cubes and count them. Then check the formula gives the same number.

Free · print-ready PDF · US Letter and A4

Grade
5th Grade
Ages
10–11
Subject
Math
Pages
1

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