Volume: The measurement of the amount of space an object occupies. 1. Regular Objects Units = cm3 2. Liquids Units = mL 3. Irregular Objects

Volume of Regular Objects: Metric Rulers Formula = Length x Width x Height Length x Width x Height 4cm x 12cm x 3cm = 144 cm3

Volume of a Liquid: Use Graduated Cylinder Make sure Graduated Cylinder is level Bring yourself eye level Find the Meniscus Read the # that aligns with the bottom of the Meniscus Record the Volume using mL Meniscus: the curved surface of a liquid

Volume of irregular object: Use Graduated Cylinder Record the starting volume Place irregular object in graduated cylinder Record ending volume Then plug in numbers…. Ending Vol.– Starting Vol. = Volume irreg.object

Practice Measuring the Volume of Regular Objects

Practice Measuring the Volume of a Liquid

Practice measuring the volume of irregular objects Ending Volume Starting Volume __________________ mL

Practice measuring the volume of irregular objects Ending Volume Starting Volume __________________ mL