Author: R.Davies

Volume
Cube
Cuboid
Prism
Triangular Prism
Cross Section
Cylinder

Literacy

cm3

Give three examples of suitable units which we can use for volume.
What happens to the volume of a cube when each side is doubled?

Research

Memory

Volume of a Prism = Area of Cross Section x Length

Skills

Find the volume of each of the following prisms. None of the diagrams are drawn accurately!

Q1

What is the volume of a cube with sides of length 2cm?

Q2

What is the volume of a cube with sides of length 5cm?

Q3

Q4

4cm

7cm

3cm

5cm

8cm

9cm

Q5

Q6

8cm

10cm

4cm

14cm

3cm

Round your answer to 1dp.

Stretch

Q1

A cube has a volume of 27cm3.
What is the length of the sides of the cube?

Q2

A cube has a volume of 64cm3.
What is the area of a face of the cube?

Q3

8cm

6cm

x cm

The cuboid above has a volume of 576cm3.
What is the length of the side labelled x?