Reference Table for Solids
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Volume is measured in cubic units.
Surface area is measured in square units.

Volume (V) and Surface Area (SA) Formulas
Note:  Surface area formulas may need to be amended if the figure has "open" surfaces,
such as when working with a box without a lid or with an empty paper towel roll.

Rectangular Solid

V=lwh

SA=2lh + 2hw + 2lw
This formula assumes a "closed box", with all 6 sides.

Cylinder


This formula assumes a "closed container", with a top and bottom..

(optional formula)

Sphere

(optional formula)

Cone


This formula assumes a "closed container", with a bottom..