Volume of Prisms
Volume is the amount of space a three-dimensional figure occupies, also known as capacity.
Prism - A three-dimensional figure where the two bases are congruent polygons and the other faces are parallelograms.
Volume is the amount of space a three-dimensional figure occupies, also known as capacity.
Prism - A three-dimensional figure where the two bases are congruent polygons and the other faces are parallelograms.
Watch the video below to learn how to find the volume of a rectangular prism:
There are other types of prisms, as well. Below is a picture of a triangular prism. Notice that the bases of this prism are congruent triangles.
Watch the video below to learn how to find the volume of a triangular prism:
PRACTICE
Practice finding the volume of prisms by visiting the websites below:
IXL Math: Volume
Math Guide Volume
QUIZ
Take the quiz below to practice what you've learned about the volume of prisms. Once you've completed this quiz you can move on to the Volume of Cylinders page. Good Luck!!