1. Volume is the amount of space occupied by a solid shape. Volume is measured in cm3 or m3 depending on measurements given.
2. Capacity is the amount of liquid a container will hold. Capacity is measured in ml or l depending on measurement given.
3. Rule for finding volume/capacity = Multiply the height by the width by the length of a cuboid/cube
H x L x W
Example = Find volume/capacity of a cuboid of height 5cm, width 5cm and length 8cm
Volume = 5cm x 5cm x 8cm = 200cm3
Capacity = 5 x 5 x 8 = 200ml
Notice both answers differ only by their unit of measurement. Volume measures area inside a shape, while capacity measures liquid inside a shape.
Watch the video below for more info, please note in sixth class we only find the volume/capacity of cuboids and cubes.
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