What is the Formula for the Volume of a Prism?

What is the Formula for the Volume of a Prism?

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Trying to find the volume of a prism? Did you know that there's a formula to find that volume? In this tutorial, you'll learn about the formula for the volume of a prism. Check it out!

Keywords:

  • volume
  • prism
  • base times height
  • base
  • height
  • polygon
  • area
  • area of polygon

Background Tutorials

  • Quadrilateral Definitions

      • What is a Rectangle?What is a Rectangle?

      What is a Rectangle?

      A rectangle is one of the many fundamental shapes you'll see in math. Rectangles have special properties that can be very useful in helping you solve a problem. This tutorial introduces you to rectangles and explains their interesting qualities!

  • Definitions of Three-Dimensional Figures

      • What is a Prism?What is a Prism?

      What is a Prism?

      The term prism is a cool name for a special kind of three-dimensional solid. This tutorial defines the term prism and shows you how to name a prism using the shape of its bases. Check it out!

Further Exploration

  • Finding Volumes

      • How Do You Find the Volume of a Rectangular Prism?How Do You Find the Volume of a Rectangular Prism?

      How Do You Find the Volume of a Rectangular Prism?

      Finding the volume of a rectangular prism isn't so bad, especially if you already know the length, width, and height. In this tutorial, you'll see how to use that information and the formula for the volume of a rectangular prism to get the answer. Check it out!