Cubes and Rectangular Prisms

This worksheet is designed for students in Grades 4 and 5 to build a solid understanding of volume through hands-on practice with cubes and rectangular prisms. By applying the formula V = L × W × H, learners strengthen multiplication skills, spatial reasoning, geometric understanding, and measurement accuracy while connecting three-dimensional figures to real-world objects like boxes and containers.

Learning Goals

• Volume of Rectangular Prisms (Gr. 4-5): Calculate volume using length, width, and height with whole-number dimensions.
• Understanding 3D Figures: Distinguish between cubes and rectangular prisms and recognize their shared structural properties.
• Multiplication Application: Reinforce multi-factor multiplication through meaningful geometric contexts.
• Spatial Reasoning: Interpret dimensions from diagrams and apply the same formula across different orientations.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource: Developed by educators to align with upper elementary math standards for geometry and measurement.
• Clear Visual Diagrams: Labeled dimensions support accurate interpretation and reduce confusion.
• Consistent Formula Practice: Repeated use of one formula builds confidence and procedural fluency.
• Flexible Use: Ideal for math centers, independent work, small groups, assessment review, homework, or homeschool instruction.

This cubes and rectangular prisms worksheet helps students connect multiplication to three-dimensional measurement in a clear, practical way. By calculating volume from visual models, learners improve accuracy, problem-solving skills, and spatial awareness. Whether used in the classroom or a homeschool setting, this printable provides effective, no-prep practice that supports strong foundations in geometry and measurement.

This worksheet is part of our Volume collection.