Volume: Irregular Solids

Volume: Definition Unit The amount of space an object takes up Instrument/Equipment The amount of space an object takes up milliliters or mL Graduated cylinder

1. Obtain _______________ filled with water and object. GRADUATED CYLINDER

2. Place graduated cylinder on _______________ . TABLE

3. Read the ___________ at eye level 3. Read the ___________ at eye level. Make sure you read the water level at the _______________. Record it. WATER MENISCUS

4. Add the _____________ you wish to measure to the water. OBJECT

5. Record the _______________ NEW WATER LEVEL 56 mL 58 mL

6. Find the difference between the 2 water levels. ________ - ________ = ________ Volume of water & object Volume of water Volume of object 58 mL 56 mL 2 mL

30 mL 40 mL The volume of the object is 10 mL.