Definition of

Volume

Volume

The amount of 3-dimensional space something takes up.

Imagine how much water could be in it.

Also called Capacity.

Example: the volume is 10 m × 4 m × 5 m = 200 m3

Units of volume include:
Metric: cubic centimeters (cm3), cubic meters (m3), liters
US Standard: fluid ounce, cubic inch, cubic foot, pints, gallons

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