VolumeMcNeely

What is it?The amount of space occupied

by a 3-d figure.

How much a 3-d figure will hold.

Rectangular Prism V = Bh

B = area of the base

h = height of the prism

To Solve1. Calculate the area of the

base (b x h)

2. Then multiply by the height of the prism.

Examples

10 9

8

V = BhB = bhB = (8)(10)B = 80V = 80(9)V = 720 cubic units

ExamplesA shoe box has a length of 9 inches, a

width of 6 inches, and a height of 10 inches. What is the volume?

V = Bh V = 54 in2(10)B = bh V = 540 in3

B = (9)(6)B = 54 square in