Cube surface area volume calculator

Calculate the surface area and volume of a cube based on its side length

Input Parameters

units²

Calculation Results

Calculation Formula

Surface Area = 6 × a²

Volume = a³

Where:
a = side length of the cube
a² = area of one face
a³ = volume of the cube

Cube surface area volume calculator Calculator Usage Guide

Learn how to use the Cube surface area volume calculator and its working principles

How to use the calculator

  1. Enter the side length (a) of your cube in the input field. The side length should be a positive number representing the length of one edge of the cube.
  2. Click the "Calculate" button to compute the surface area and volume.
  3. The calculator will display the results in units squared (for surface area) and units cubed (for volume).
  4. If you want to start over, click the "Reset" button to clear all inputs and results.

Understanding cube measurements

A cube is a three-dimensional solid with six square faces, twelve edges, and eight vertices. All sides of a cube are of equal length.

Mathematical formulas

Surface Area: The surface area of a cube is calculated by finding the area of one face (a²) and multiplying it by 6 (since a cube has 6 faces).

Volume: The volume of a cube is calculated by raising the side length to the power of 3 (a³).

Example

If a cube has a side length of 4 units:

  • Surface Area = 6 × 4² = 6 × 16 = 96 units²
  • Volume = 4³ = 64 units³