Geometry
Volume of a cube
The side multiplied by itself twice. The result is in cubic units.
The Formula
V = s^3
The side multiplied by itself twice. The result is in cubic units.
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| V | Volume | cubic metres | Space enclosed by the cube. |
| s | Side | metres | Length of any edge, since all are equal. |
What Each Symbol Means
Vcubic metres
Volume
Space enclosed by the cube.
smetres
Side
Length of any edge, since all are equal.
See It Worked With Real Numbers
A formula on its own does not tell you which number goes where. The how to calculate the volume of a cube page applies this equation to a concrete case, shows every intermediate step, and names the mistakes that produce a wrong answer even when the algebra is right.
Where This Formula Appears
This equation is the working core of How To Calculate The Volume Of A Cube, filed under Math. Every number the guide produces comes from substituting into this one line.