How do you measure volume of regular and irregular objects?

When measuring for the volume of regular solids, such as dice, it's as simple as length times width times height. The formula looks like this:

V = (l)(w)(h)

(Volume is usually measured in cubic centimeters [cm³])

When measuring for the volume of irregular solids, such as marbles, you need a graduated cylinder. Fill the graduated cylinder up to whatever number you wish (ex. 20mL).

*Make sure you remember that number*

Put the irregular substance into the cylinder (Tip: Tilt the cylinder and gently slide the object to the bottom if it's a glass cylinder) and get the reading in milliliters (mL). Now subtract the old reading by the new reading and you have the volume of the irregular object in milliliters. If you want to convert the milliliters into cubic centimeters, just remember this:

1 cubic centimeter = 1 milliliter

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