1. What is a Cuboid?

A cuboid is a three-dimensional geometric shape with six rectangular faces. It's also known as a rectangular prism. All angles are right angles, and opposite faces are equal.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the cuboid volume formula:

Where:

• \( V \) — Volume (cubic units)
• \( l \) — Length of the cuboid
• \( w \) — Width of the cuboid
• \( h \) — Height of the cuboid

Explanation: The formula multiplies the three perpendicular dimensions of the cuboid to determine the space it occupies.

3. Importance of Volume Calculation

Details: Calculating cuboid volume is essential in construction, packaging, storage, and many engineering applications to determine capacity or space requirements.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter length, width, and height in the same units. All values must be positive numbers. The result will be in cubic units of whatever unit you used for input.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What's the difference between a cube and cuboid?
A: A cube is a special cuboid where all sides are equal. All cubes are cuboids, but not all cuboids are cubes.

Q2: Can I use different units for dimensions?
A: No, all dimensions should be in the same unit. Convert them first if necessary.

Q3: How precise should my measurements be?
A: For practical applications, measure to the smallest meaningful unit (e.g., millimeters for construction).

Q4: Does the orientation affect the calculation?
A: No, volume is the same regardless of which side you consider length, width, or height.

Q5: How does this relate to surface area?
A: Surface area is different and calculated as \( 2(lw + lh + wh) \). Volume measures space inside, surface area measures the total area of all faces.