Comparing Volume Worksheet
A Grade 5 math worksheet focused on comparing the volume of different rectangular prisms and composite figures.
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Comparing Volume
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Read each question carefully and determine the volume of each figure. Then, compare the volumes as instructed.
1. Calculate the volume of each rectangular prism below. Then, state which prism has a greater volume.
Prism A: Length = 5 cm, Width = 4 cm, Height = 3 cm
Volume of Prism A:
Prism B: Length = 6 cm, Width = 3 cm, Height = 2 cm
Volume of Prism B:
Which prism has a greater volume?
2. A box has a length of 10 inches, a width of 4 inches, and a height of 2 inches. Another box has a length of 5 inches, a width of 5 inches, and a height of 4 inches. Which statement is true?
The first box has a greater volume.
The second box has a greater volume.
Both boxes have the same volume.
It is impossible to compare their volumes without more information.
3. If a cube has side lengths of 3 cm, its volume is cubic centimeters. If another cube has side lengths of 4 cm, its volume is cubic centimeters. The second cube has a volume.
4. A rectangular prism with dimensions 2 ft x 3 ft x 5 ft has a greater volume than a rectangular prism with dimensions 4 ft x 2 ft x 3 ft.
True
False
5. Sarah has two storage bins. Bin A measures 8 inches long, 6 inches wide, and 4 inches high. Bin B measures 7 inches long, 7 inches wide, and 5 inches high. Which bin can hold more items? Show your work.