6th Grade · Geometry

Base Area

6.G.A.2

Definition

The area of the base face of a solid; volume equals base area times height.

Examples

  • A base with length 4 and width 3 has base area = 4×3 = 12.
  • V = base area × height = 12 × height.

Key rule

Volume equals base area multiplied by height.

Memory hook

The floor's area, then stack up the height.