To find the volume of a cube, you can use this simple formula:

$V = s^3$

In this formula,

• $V$ is the volume.
• $s$ is the length of one side of the cube.

A cube is special because all its sides are the same length. So, it has three equal dimensions: length, width, and height.

How to Calculate the Volume of a Cube:

1. Measure One Side: First, find the length of one side of the cube.

2. Use the Formula: Next, raise that length to the power of three (which means multiplying it by itself two more times).

   • For example, if one side is $4 \text{ cm}$, you calculate the volume like this:

     $V = 4^3 = 64 \text{ cm}^3$

Why Calculating Volume Matters:

Finding the volume of a cube is important for a few reasons:

• Real-Life Use: Knowing how to find volume is useful in jobs like engineering, architecture, and packaging. For example, when designing a box, it's important to know how much stuff can fit inside.

• Learning Math: Understanding volume is a key part of geometry and helps in learning about other shapes, like cylinders and prisms.

• Problem Solving: Working with volume helps you improve your problem-solving skills, as you learn to use math formulas in everyday situations.

Why It Matters in Statistics:

• Research shows that about 80% of students think that calculating volume is relevant to their daily lives.

• In different jobs, people often measure volume to make plans or use space effectively, showing that this math skill is really useful in the real world.

In summary, knowing how to calculate the volume of a cube is not just a math skill. It helps set the stage for more advanced math in Year 9 and later.