A rectangular prism is a 3-dimensional geometric shape that resembles a raised rectangle.  In order to figure out how much space is inside of a rectangular prism, you must know the length width, and height of the prism.  Once you discover that simple information, all you need to do is calculate the area of the bottom, which is a rectangle.  That’s simple, length times width.  Then you multiply that area times the height of the shape.  It’s really that simple.

For those of you that prefer formulas, here it is:

Volume (rectangular prism) = (base length x base width) x height

Are you ready to practice finding the volume of a rectangular prism.  Here are some free math worksheets to get you started!

Volume of a Rectangular Prism Worksheet 1 – Here is a nine problem math worksheet that helps you practice finding the volume of a rectangular prism. You will be given the length, width, and height of each prism. Simply find the area of the rectangle at the bottom of the prism (length x width) then multiply that area times the height of the prism.
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Volume of a Rectangular Prism Worksheet 2 - Here is another nine problem math worksheet that helps you practice finding the volume of a rectangular prism. You will be given the length, width, and height of each prism. Simply find the area of the rectangle at the bottom of the prism (length x width) then multiply that area times the height of the prism.
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