Understanding Volume Worksheets
Use labeled dimensions to calculate understanding volume and explain the units.
Before you begin
Read labeled dimensions and coordinates. Recall multiplication facts and length units.
Worked example
A rectangular prism is 5 cm long, 7 cm wide and 4 cm high. Find its volume.
- Count a layer by multiplying length by width.
- Multiply by the number of layers (height).
Answer: 140 cm³
Check your result using the method in the example before moving to the next question.
Choose your level
- Easy: Use small whole-number measurements.
- Medium: Use larger dimensions or combine parts.
- Hard: Solve for a missing measure or explain a relationship.
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Try six questions below, or choose a full set at your level.
1
A rectangular prism is 3 cm long, 4 cm wide and 6 cm high. Find its volume.
2
A rectangular prism is 7 cm long, 2 cm wide and 4 cm high. Find its volume.
3
A rectangular prism is 8 cm long, 6 cm wide and 2 cm high. Find its volume.
4
A rectangular prism is 7 cm long, 4 cm wide and 5 cm high. Find its volume.
5
A rectangular prism is 6 cm long, 8 cm wide and 3 cm high. Find its volume.
6
A rectangular prism is 9 cm long, 8 cm wide and 4 cm high. Find its volume.
Answer Key
1. 72 cm³2. 56 cm³3. 96 cm³4. 140 cm³5. 144 cm³6. 288 cm³