1. VOLUME Definition Units of measure Instruments
Volume of regular solids,
irregular solids and liquids

2. 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

3. The following instruments can be used to measure volume (V)
Ruler
Tape measure
Graduated cylinder (most common)
Overflow can (less precise)
Instruments

4. 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