In this formula, a is the length of each side of the cube. The image below shows what we mean by the length of the side:
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How to Find the Volume of a Cube
Question
What is the volume of a cube with sides of length 6 cm, as shown below?
Step-by-Step:
1
Start with the formula:
Volume = a3
Don't forget: a3 = a × a × a (a cubed).
2
Substitute the side length into the formula. In our example, a = 6.
Volume = 63 = 6 × 6 × 6 = 216 cm3
Answer:
The volume of the cube with sides of length 6 cm is 216 cm3.What Is a Cube?
A cube is a box-shaped object. It is made of six identical square-shaped faces.
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