Topic summary · IGCSE handout
Volume summary
Volume measures space in 3D: prisms (including cylinders) use area of cross-section × length.
Files: 12_volume_handout.pdf · 12_volume_handout_answers.pdf · free public downloads · diagrams in the PDFs
Key learning points
- Cuboid ; prism ; cylinder .
- Composite solids: add/subtract known volumes.
- Capacity in litres: .
Worked example 1 — Cuboid
Cuboid . Volume?
Working
Length × width × height.
Worked example 2 — Cylinder
Radius , height . Volume in terms of ?
Working
Base area × height.
Worked example 3 — Prism
Cross-section area , length . Volume?
Working
Area × length.
Scaffolded Learning Sheet and answers (PDFs)
This page is a short, searchable overview for revision and search engines. Use the Scaffolded Learning Sheet first, then the Answers PDF for a full written solution. The printable PDFs remain the main classroom resource.
