Rectangle Volume Calculator

Calculate rectangular prism and box volume from length, width, and height. Switch to liters or litres for capacity answers, or reverse the formula to solve for a missing side.

Why this page exists

This page is focused on rectangle volume calculator, box volume calculator, and dimensions to liters intent. If you want the older all-in-one rectangular volume page, you can also use Volume Calculator.

Rectangle Volume

Best for queries like rectangle volume calculator and volume of a rectangle calculator.

Box Volume in Liters

Switch the output to liters or litres for box volume calculator and dimensions to liters use cases.

Find Missing Dimension

Reverse the formula when you know the target capacity and two sides but need the missing length, width, or height.

Rectangle Volume Calculator
Calculate rectangular prism volume from length, width, and height or solve for a missing dimension from the target box volume.
Popular presets

Quick liters shortcut: Liters = (L × W × H in cm) / 1000

Quick reference

Rectangle volume formula

Volume = Length × Width × Height

Use this for rectangular prisms, boxes, rooms, bins, and shipping cartons.

Convert dimensions to liters

Liters = (L × W × H in cm) / 1000

When the dimensions are in meters, multiply by 1000 instead of dividing by 1000.

Rectangle volume formula

For any rectangular prism, cuboid, carton, or box, the formula is the same: multiply length, width, and height. The answer is always a cubic measurement first. If you need a fill-capacity answer, convert that cubic result to liters, milliliters, or gallons.

Volume formula

Volume = Length × Width × Height

Dimensions to liters quick guide

When dimensions are in centimeters

Liters = (L × W × H in cm) / 1000

Example: 50 × 40 × 30 cm = 60,000 cm³ = 60 L.

When dimensions are in meters

Liters = (L × W × H in m) × 1000

Example: 0.5 × 0.4 × 0.3 m = 0.06 m³ = 60 L.

When to use missing-dimension mode

Use the reverse-calculation mode when you already know the target capacity of a box, room, bin, or shipping carton but one side is unknown. This is useful for packaging design, storage planning, aquariums, and classroom word problems.

Frequently asked questions

How do you calculate rectangle volume?

For a 3D rectangular shape, multiply length × width × height. A flat rectangle has area, not volume, so searchers usually mean a rectangular prism, cuboid, or box.

Can I use this as a box volume calculator?

Yes. Enter the box length, width, and height in any supported unit and choose the output unit you need, including liters, cubic feet, cubic inches, or gallons.

How do I convert dimensions to liters?

If your dimensions are in centimeters, multiply length × width × height and divide by 1000. If your dimensions are in meters, multiply the cubic-meter result by 1000 to get liters.

Can this calculator find a missing length, width, or height?

Yes. Use the missing-dimension mode when you know the target volume and two sides. The calculator rearranges the formula so you can solve for the remaining side.

What is the difference between rectangle volume and box capacity?

They use the same formula. Rectangle volume is the geometric measurement in cubic units, while box capacity usually refers to the same result expressed in liters, gallons, or another fill unit.

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