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Volume
Cubed shape
Volume is the amount of space taken up in a
three-dimensional shape, such as a container or
length of pipe. Volume is related to capacity, for
example, the amount of liquid that a container
can hold.
Volume is expressed in terms of cubic units of
measurements, for example 5 cubic metres (5
m
3
). It is said to be cubed if it is multiplied by
itself three times such as 5 x 5 x 5.
To work out the
volume
of a cubed shape =
length x height x width.
Volume = 5 m x 2 m x1.5m = 15 m
3
(cubic metres)
15 m
3
(cubic metres) = 15 m x 15 m x 15 m
Cylindrical shape
To work out the volume of a cylindrical shape
such as a pipe, then you must use the following
formula.
π x r
2
x h (pi multiplied by the radius
2
and then
multiplied by the height)
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