\[V = lwh\]
Variables
Vvolume (m³)
llength of the prism (m)
wwidth of the prism (m)
hheight of the prism (m)
Description
What is this formula?
This formula calculates the volume of a rectangular prism by multiplying its length, width, and height.
When to use it
Use this formula when determining the internal capacity or occupied space of box-shaped objects and structures.
Example
If a rectangular prism has:
length = 5 m
width = 3 m
height = 2 m
V = 5 × 3 × 2 = 30 m^3
Applications
- Geometry and mathematics
- Construction and architecture
- Packaging and storage calculations
- Engineering design
- Manufacturing and logistics