Definition Units Tools Used Formula
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Length |
How long an object is |
meters (m)
kilometers (km)
centimeters (cm) |
Ruler, meter stick, tape measure |
none |
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Volume (cubes) |
The amount of space an object takes up |
cubic centimeters (cm3) |
Ruler |
l x w x h |
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Volume (Odd Shape) |
The amount of space an object takes up |
milliliters (mL)
liters (L) |
Graduated cylinder, flask, beaker |
Water displacement method |
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Mass |
How much "stuff" is in an object |
grams (g)
kilograms (kg) |
Triple beam balance, digital scale |
none |
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Density |
How much stuff there is in a certain space (volume) of an object |
g/cm3
g/mL |
tools for both mass and volume |
D = m/V |
Length, Mass, and VolumeLength, Mass, and Volume
A British Guy Explains How to Calculate the Volume of a BoxAttachments
Build a Boat Challenge pg1-2 - The lab write-up for the build a boat experiment
Density of a Regular/Irregular Object Practice Problems - Practice worksheet for density | 