Calculating the Volume of a Rectangular Prism
In this article, we will calculate the volume of a rectangular prism with dimensions 16 1/2 x 10 x 8.
Understanding the Formula
The formula to calculate the volume of a rectangular prism is:
Volume = Length x Width x Height
In this case, we have:
- Length (L) = 16 1/2
- Width (W) = 10
- Height (H) = 8
Converting Mixed Numbers to Improper Fractions
Before we can calculate the volume, we need to convert the mixed number 16 1/2 to an improper fraction.
16 1/2 = 33/2
Calculating the Volume
Now that we have the dimensions in the correct format, we can calculate the volume:
Volume = L x W x H = (33/2) x 10 x 8 = (33 x 10 x 8) / 2 = 2640 / 2 = 1320
Therefore, the volume of the rectangular prism with dimensions 16 1/2 x 10 x 8 is 1320 cubic units.
