1. What is Volume of a Rectangular Prism?

The volume of a rectangular prism is the amount of space inside the three-dimensional shape. It's calculated by multiplying the length, width, and height of the prism. This calculator supports fractional dimensions for precise measurements.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the volume formula:

Where:

• \( V \) — Volume in cubic meters (m³)
• \( l \) — Length in meters (m)
• \( w \) — Width in meters (m)
• \( h \) — Height in meters (m)

Explanation: The formula multiplies all three dimensions together to find the total space enclosed by the rectangular prism.

3. Importance of Volume Calculation

Details: Volume calculations are essential in construction, shipping, manufacturing, and many engineering applications where space utilization needs to be precisely measured.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter all three dimensions in meters. You can use fractions or decimals (e.g., 1.5 for 1½ meters). All values must be positive numbers.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Can I use different units like feet or inches?
A: This calculator uses meters. For other units, convert all measurements to meters first or use a calculator that supports your preferred units.

Q2: How precise are the calculations?
A: The calculator supports up to two decimal places (centimeters) and provides results rounded to three decimal places.

Q3: What if one of my dimensions is a fraction?
A: The calculator accepts decimal values, so you can enter fractions as decimals (e.g., 0.5 for ½).

Q4: Can this be used for irregular shapes?
A: No, this calculator is only for regular rectangular prisms. For irregular shapes, more complex calculations are needed.

Q5: How does this differ from area calculation?
A: Area is two-dimensional (length × width), while volume is three-dimensional (length × width × height).