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Rectangular Prism Calculator

Calculate the volume and surface area of a rectangular prism (box) from its length, width, and height.

Volume (cubic units)
24
Surface area (square units)
52
Diagram

How it works

  1. 1Enter the box’s length, width, and height.
  2. 2Read the volume (length × width × height).
  3. 3Surface area is 2 × (lw + lh + wh).

Use cases

  • Find the capacity of a box, room, or tank.
  • Estimate material to wrap or line a box.
  • Check geometry homework on rectangular prisms.

Frequently asked questions

What is a rectangular prism?

A box-shaped solid (cuboid) with six rectangular faces. Length, width, and height can all differ.

What is its volume?

Volume = length × width × height. A 2 × 3 × 4 box holds 24 cubic units.

What is its surface area?

Add the areas of all six faces: 2 × (lw + lh + wh). A 2 × 3 × 4 box has 52 square units.

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