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Volume is often represented by a 'V' in equations and the SI unit is m3

The symbol for volume which is commonly used is capital V

Symbol: V


The SI unit for volume is meters cubed with the symbol: m3

Unit: m3

An example of how you would represent volume in equations is:

  • A scientist fills a large beaker up with 0.2 meters cubed of water
    • V = 0.2m3
  • A student pours in 0.003 meters cubed of water
    • V = 0.003m3
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To perform calculations using density, mass and volume you can use the equation density=mass/volume

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