Cubic Volume Calculator
:root {
–primary-blue: #004a99;
–success-green: #28a745;
–light-background: #f8f9fa;
–border-color: #dee2e6;
–text-color: #333;
}
body {
font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;
background-color: var(–light-background);
color: var(–text-color);
line-height: 1.6;
margin: 0;
padding: 20px;
}
.loan-calc-container {
max-width: 800px;
margin: 40px auto;
background-color: #ffffff;
padding: 30px;
border-radius: 8px;
box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
border: 1px solid var(–border-color);
}
h1, h2 {
color: var(–primary-blue);
text-align: center;
margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.input-group {
margin-bottom: 20px;
display: flex;
flex-wrap: wrap;
align-items: center;
gap: 15px;
}
.input-group label {
flex: 1 1 150px; /* Grow, shrink, base width */
font-weight: 500;
color: var(–primary-blue);
}
.input-group input[type="number"] {
flex: 2 1 200px; /* Grow, shrink, base width */
padding: 12px;
border: 1px solid var(–border-color);
border-radius: 4px;
font-size: 1rem;
box-sizing: border-box; /* Include padding and border in the element's total width and height */
}
.input-group input[type="number"]:focus {
outline: none;
border-color: var(–primary-blue);
box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 74, 153, 0.2);
}
.btn-calculate {
display: block;
width: 100%;
padding: 15px;
background-color: var(–success-green);
color: white;
border: none;
border-radius: 5px;
font-size: 1.1rem;
font-weight: bold;
cursor: pointer;
transition: background-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
margin-top: 10px;
}
.btn-calculate:hover {
background-color: #218838;
transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.result-container {
margin-top: 30px;
padding: 20px;
background-color: var(–primary-blue);
color: white;
border-radius: 5px;
text-align: center;
box-shadow: inset 0 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}
.result-container h3 {
margin-top: 0;
color: white;
font-size: 1.3rem;
}
.result-value {
font-size: 2.5rem;
font-weight: bold;
color: #ffffff;
}
.unit-display {
font-size: 1rem;
color: #e0e0e0;
margin-top: 5px;
}
.explanation {
margin-top: 40px;
border-top: 1px solid var(–border-color);
padding-top: 20px;
}
.explanation h2 {
text-align: left;
margin-bottom: 15px;
color: var(–primary-blue);
}
.explanation p, .explanation ul {
margin-bottom: 15px;
}
.explanation li {
margin-bottom: 8px;
}
/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
.input-group {
flex-direction: column;
align-items: stretch;
}
.input-group label,
.input-group input[type="number"] {
flex: none; /* Reset flex basis for stacking */
width: 100%;
}
.loan-calc-container {
padding: 20px;
}
.result-value {
font-size: 2rem;
}
}
Cubic Volume Calculator
Calculate the volume of a rectangular prism (box).
Calculated Cubic Volume
0
Cubic Meters (m³)
Understanding Cubic Volume Calculation
Cubic volume, often referred to as volume, is a measure of the three-dimensional space occupied by an object or enclosed by a surface. For simple geometric shapes like rectangular prisms (boxes), calculating volume is straightforward and fundamental in various fields, from construction and engineering to logistics and everyday packaging.
The Formula for a Rectangular Prism
The volume (V) of a rectangular prism is calculated by multiplying its length (L), width (W), and height (H).
Formula: V = L × W × H
In this calculator, you provide the measurements for length, width, and height, along with the unit of measurement. The calculator then applies the formula to determine the total cubic volume. The resulting unit will be the cube of the input unit (e.g., if you input meters, the output will be in cubic meters, m³).
Why Calculate Cubic Volume?
- Logistics and Shipping: Determining how much cargo can fit into a truck, container, or warehouse space. It helps optimize shipping costs and efficiency.
- Construction and Renovation: Estimating the amount of materials needed (like concrete, soil, or fill) or the capacity of spaces (like rooms or tanks).
- Packaging: Designing boxes and containers to efficiently hold products and minimize wasted space.
- Science and Engineering: Calculating the space occupied by substances, the displacement of fluids, or the capacity of vessels.
- Home Improvement: For example, calculating the volume of a room for air conditioning needs or the amount of paint required for walls (though surface area is more relevant for paint).
Example Calculation:
Imagine you have a storage box with the following dimensions:
- Length: 3 feet
- Width: 2 feet
- Height: 1.5 feet
Using the formula:
Volume = 3 ft × 2 ft × 1.5 ft = 9 cubic feet (ft³)
If you were calculating the volume of a room with dimensions 5 meters (length), 4 meters (width), and 2.5 meters (height):
Volume = 5 m × 4 m × 2.5 m = 50 cubic meters (m³)
function calculateCubicVolume() {
var length = parseFloat(document.getElementById("length").value);
var width = parseFloat(document.getElementById("width").value);
var height = parseFloat(document.getElementById("height").value);
var unit = document.getElementById("unit").value;
var resultContainer = document.getElementById("result-container");
var cubicVolumeResult = document.getElementById("cubicVolumeResult");
var volumeUnitDisplay = document.getElementById("volumeUnitDisplay");
// Validate inputs
if (isNaN(length) || isNaN(width) || isNaN(height) || length <= 0 || width <= 0 || height <= 0) {
alert("Please enter valid positive numbers for Length, Width, and Height.");
resultContainer.style.display = 'none';
return;
}
// Calculate volume
var volume = length * width * height;
// Determine the unit string
var unitString = "";
switch (unit) {
case "meters":
unitString = "Cubic Meters (m³)";
break;
case "feet":
unitString = "Cubic Feet (ft³)";
break;
case "inches":
unitString = "Cubic Inches (in³)";
break;
case "centimeters":
unitString = "Cubic Centimeters (cm³)";
break;
case "kilometers":
unitString = "Cubic Kilometers (km³)";
break;
case "miles":
unitString = "Cubic Miles (mi³)";
break;
default:
unitString = "Cubic Units"; // Fallback
}
// Display the result
cubicVolumeResult.textContent = volume.toFixed(2); // Display with 2 decimal places
volumeUnitDisplay.textContent = unitString;
resultContainer.style.display = 'block';
}