7th Grade · Geometry

Volume

7.G.B.6

Definition

The measure of space inside a 3D solid. For a rectangular prism: V = l × w × h = B × h. Measured in cubic units (cm³, m³, in³, ft³).

Examples

  • V = 5 × 4 × 3 = 60 m³.
  • Count unit cubes: 5 × 4 × 3 = 60 cubes, each 1 m³.

Key rule

Volume is 3D and cubic; surface area is 2D and square — like the difference between wrapping paper and what fits inside.

Memory hook

How much space is packed inside.