Calculate Cuboid Volume: Finding Space in an 8×5×12 Rectangular Prism

Look at the cuboid below:

What is the volume of the cuboid?

To determine the volume of a cuboid, we apply the formula:

• Step 1: Identify the dimensions of the cuboid:
  • Length ($l$) = 12 cm
  • Width ($w$) = 8 cm
  • Height ($h$) = 5 cm
• Step 2: Apply the volume formula for a cuboid:

The formula to find the volume ($V$) of a cuboid is:

$V = l \times w \times h$

Step 3: Substitute the given dimensions into the formula and calculate: $V = 12 \times 8 \times 5$

Step 4: Perform the multiplication in stages for clarity:

First, calculate $12 \times 8 = 96$

Then multiply the result by 5: $96 \times 5 = 480$

Therefore, the volume of the cuboid is $\mathbf{480 \, \text{cm}^3}$.