MAP 5th Grade Math
A comprehensive course preparing 5th graders for the MAP math assessment, covering essential concepts and real-world math skills.
Volume of Rectangular Prisms
Finding Volume
The volume is how much space something takes up. For rectangular boxes (prisms), use this formula:
\( \text{Volume} = \text{length} \times \text{width} \times \text{height} \)
Measuring in Cubic Units
The answer is in cubic units (like cubic centimeters or cubic inches).
Why It Matters
Knowing volume helps you pack boxes, fill aquariums, or build things in real life.
Key Formula
\[V = l \times w \times h\]
Examples
A box that's 4 inches by 3 inches by 2 inches has \( 4 \times 3 \times 2 = 24 \) cubic inches of space.
Filling a fish tank that is 5 ft by 2 ft by 2 ft means it can hold \( 5 \times 2 \times 2 = 20 \) cubic feet of water.
In a Nutshell
Calculate how much space a box or container can hold.