VOLUME Definition Units of measure Instruments Volume of regular solids, irregular solids and liquids
The space that matter occupies Can measure the volume of a gas, liquid and solid Units of measure = mm³, cm³, m³, ml, L, etc Definition
The following instruments can be used to measure volume (V) Ruler Tape measure Graduated cylinder (most common) Overflow can (less precise) Instruments
Volume Measurement Methods Matter Unit of measure Instrument Method Regular solid mm³, cm³, m³ Ruler or tape measure V=length x width x height Irregular solid mL or L Overflow can and/or graduated cylinder Measure V of water that comes out of overflow can Measure water displaced when placed in graduated cylinder Liquid Graduated cylinder Pour liquid into graduated cylinder Volume Measurement Methods