Finding the Volume of a Cuboid

This video tutorial teaches how to find the volume of a cuboid. It begins with an introduction to cuboids, explaining their properties and how they differ from cubes. The video then details the formula for calculating the volume of a cuboid by multiplying its length, width, and height. An example is provided using centimeters, emphasizing the importance of expressing the answer in cubic centimeters. The video concludes with practice questions for viewers to solve, reinforcing the learning objectives.

What is a cuboid?

• A shape with no right angles

• A two-dimensional shape with four sides

• A shape with all sides equal

• A three-dimensional shape with six quadrilateral faces

Which of the following is true about a cube?

• It has different lengths, widths, and heights

• Each face is a rectangle

• All dimensions are equal

• It has no right angles

How do you calculate the volume of a cuboid?

• Divide the length by the height

• Subtract the width from the length

• Multiply the length, width, and height

• Add the length, width, and height

What unit should be used when expressing the volume of a cuboid measured in centimeters?

• Meters

• Centimeters

• Square centimeters

• Cubic centimeters

What should you do after calculating the volume of a cuboid in an example problem?

• Write the answer in square centimeters

• Write the answer in liters

• Write the answer in cubic centimeters

• Write the answer in meters