To find the volume of a rectangular prism, you can use the following formula:

$\text{Volume} = \text{Length} \times \text{Width} \times \text{Height}$

Steps:

1. Measure the Length (L): Find the length of the prism (the longest side).
2. Measure the Width (W): Measure the width of the prism (the side perpendicular to the length).
3. Measure the Height (H): Measure the height (the side perpendicular to both the length and width).
4. Multiply the Dimensions: Multiply the length, width, and height together to get the volume.

Example:

If a rectangular prism has:

• Length = 5 cm
• Width = 3 cm
• Height = 4 cm

The volume would be:

$\text{Volume} = 5 \times 3 \times 4 = 60 \, \text{cubic centimeters (cm}^3\text{)}$

Key Points:

• Ensure all measurements are in the same unit before multiplying.
• The result will be in cubic units (e.g., cubic centimeters, cubic meters).

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Related Questions:

1. How do you find the surface area of a rectangular prism?
2. What happens to the volume if one dimension is doubled?
3. How do you convert the volume to liters if given in cubic centimeters?
4. How does the volume formula change for a cube?
5. How can you use the volume formula in real-world applications?

Tip:

Always double-check your units to ensure consistency, especially when working with different measurement systems!