Calculating Surface Area of a Cube

What is the formula to calculate the lateral surface area of a cube?

How many vertices does a cube have?

Which formula is used to find the volume of a cube?

What is the total number of edges in a cube?

If the side length of a cube is 5 units, what is its lateral surface area?

Which property helps us compare the amount of material used to create different objects?

Surface Area of Three-Dimensional Shapes

Surface area is a measure of how much surface a three-dimensional shape occupies. It provides information about the amount of material used to create the object. In geometry, understanding different shapes' surface areas can help us compare their properties. Let's explore the surface area of some common three-dimensional shapes, starting with cubes.

Cubes

A cube is a polyhedron with six square faces, each face meeting at right angles around its vertices. The lateral surface area of a cube is calculated by multiplying the number of squares facing outward by the side length of these squares. Using this formula, we can calculate the surface area of a cube:

SA = 6 * s²

where SA represents the total surface area and s is the edge length of the cube. Note that if the side length s is given, it will be needed to find the surface area of the cube.

The volume of a cube is found using the formula:

V = s³

In summary, a cube has:

6 faces
8 vertices
12 edges
A lateral surface area of 6 * s²
A volume of s³

Examples of cubes include objects such as a Rubik's Cube or a block of cheese.

Learn how to calculate the surface area and volume of a cube using specific formulas based on its edge length. Discover the properties of a cube, such as the number of faces, vertices, and edges. Practice applying the formulas with examples like a Rubik's Cube or a block of cheese.