There are many simple three-dimensional objects whose volume can be easily calculated with predetermined mathematical formulas, such as rectangular prisms, cylinders, pyramids and spheres. Many storage devices, however, are irregularly shaped, and as such, it is nearly impossible to accurately calculate their volume by measuring their dimensions. Fortunately, if the chamber will not be damaged by water and you have a graduated cylinder handy, you can easily calculate its volume.
- Graduated cylinder
- Water
- Duct tape
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Instructions
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Seal any holes in the surface of the chamber, except for one, with duct tape.
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Fill the chamber to the brim with water.
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Pour all of the water from the chamber into your graduated cylinder, taking care not to spill any. The level that the water reaches in the graduated cylinder will be the volume of the chamber in cubic centimeters. If the water reaches the maximum level of the graduated cylinder, empty it and continue filling, adding the maximum level of the cylinder to the final level reached. Repeat as often as necessary.