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.