5th Grade · Measurement & Data
Volume
5.MD.C.3
Definition
The amount of space inside a three-dimensional figure, measured in cubic units.
Examples
- A 4 by 3 by 2 box has a volume of 24 cubic units.
- A 5 by 5 by 5 cube has a volume of 125 cubic units.
Key rule
Volume is measured in cubic units because it fills three dimensions.
Memory hook
How much space is packed inside.