Volume of Prisms and CylindersBase area times height — one formula for every prism there is.7th GradeFor any prism or cylinder, volume is the areaof the base multiplied by the height.V = B × hRect. prism 4×3×560Base 4×3 = 12, times height 5.Triangular prism, base 6 cm²6hBase area × length.Cylinder r=3, h=10≈ 282.7π × 9 × 10.Halve the heighthalve the volumeVolume is directly proportional to height.THE COMMON MISTAKE✗ using the slant side as the height✓ use the perpendicular heightHeight always means straight up from the base, at right angles to it.A pyramid or cone is exactly one third of the prism with the samebase and height.Volume of Prisms and Cylinderswww.littleactivity.com

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Math · 7th Grade

Volume of Prisms and Cylinders

Base area times height — one formula for every prism there is.

How to use it

Find the base first. In a prism it is the face that repeats along the length.

Free · print-ready PDF · US Letter and A4

Grade
7th Grade
Ages
12–13
Subject
Math
Pages
1

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