Volume

Cliff Notes

I. Measuring Volume

A. volume: the amount of three-dimensional space taken up by an object

B. volume of a regular shaped object (square or rectangle) can be found using the formula

V = l x w x h

l = length w = width h = height

C. volume of an irregular shaped object can be found using water displacement

volume of object = volume of water with object - volume of water without object

D. Units

1. regular shaped objects: cm³

2. irregular shaped objects: mL

E. Tools for Measuring

1. graduated cylinder

2. ruler

3. beaker