Volume with fraction edge lengths

Answer Key - Grade 6 Math Worksheet - Building Confidence

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1. 1.

   Bo's toy crate is filled exactly with cubes that have edges of 1/2 ft: 4 along the length, 3 across and 3 up. No gaps allowed. What is its volume in cubic ft?

   4 1/2
2. 2.

   Esme's turtle tank is filled exactly with cubes that have edges of 1/3 ft: 6 along the length, 3 across and 3 up. The turtle is not impressed. What is its volume in cubic ft?

   2
3. 3.

   Jun's planter box is 3/2 ft long, 5/2 ft wide and 1 ft tall. Cubes with edges of 1/2 ft fill it, one layer holding 15 cubes. What is its volume in cubic ft?

   3 3/4
4. 4.

   Kira's gift box is 5/2 ft long, 3/2 ft wide and 2 ft tall. Cubes with edges of 1/2 ft fill it, one layer holding 15 cubes. What is its volume in cubic ft?

   7 1/2
5. 5.

   Luz's toy basket is 7/3 ft long, 4/3 ft wide and 1 ft tall. Cubes with edges of 1/3 ft fill it, one layer holding 28 cubes. What is its volume in cubic ft?

   3 1/9
6. 6.

   Pia's fish tank has a floor covered by one layer of cubes with edges of 1/3 ft: 4 along the length, 3 across. It is 2 ft tall. What is its volume in cubic ft?

   2 2/3
7. 7.

   Ren's shoe cabinet has a floor covered by one layer of cubes with edges of 1/4 ft: 6 along the length, 2 across. It is 2 ft tall. What is its volume in cubic ft?

   1 1/2
8. 8.

   The floor of Tala's bookcase is 3/2 ft by 1/2 ft, so it covers 3/4 square ft. It is 5/2 ft tall. It is waiting for books. What is its volume in cubic ft?

   1 7/8
9. 9.

   The floor of Zee's jam shelf is 3/4 ft by 1/2 ft, so it covers 3/8 square ft. It is 3/2 ft tall. Strawberry jam rules. What is its volume in cubic ft?

   9/16
10. 10.

    The floor of Ari's shirt drawer is 5/4 ft by 3/2 ft, so it covers 15/8 square ft. It is 1/2 ft tall. Neatness level: expert. What is its volume in cubic ft?

    15/16