Formula
Volume multiplies the three outer dimensions:
Volume = length × width × height
The rectangle page stops at the flat area. A sphere's surface is separate from this box.
Assumptions
- The box has rectangular faces.
- Length, width, and height use the same unit.
Worked example
A 4 by 3 by 2 box has volume 24.
Input definitions
- Length, width, and height
- The three outside measurements of the box.
Limitations
Results are rounded for display. This is a classroom calculation, not a measurement from a lab or a financial filing.
Questions
Does this include a cylinder?
No. It is only a rectangular box.
What unit is the volume?
The cube of the unit you used for the sides.