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Free 5th Grade Volume of Prisms and Cylinders Worksheet — Level 3

Volume of cubes and rectangular prisms by counting and by formula, then triangular prisms and cylinders. A challenge set for students ready to stretch further. This 5th Grade worksheet has 10 questions and comes with a full answer sheet showing the working for every question.

Need more practice? Practice Set 2 · Practice Set 3 · Practice Set 4 — same skill, fresh questions, full answers.

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Grade
5th Grade
Subject
Math
Topic
Volume & Capacity
Difficulty
Level 3 · Challenge
Estimated time
15 minutes
Curriculum
Texas grade levels (TEKS)
Questions
10
Answers
Included, with working
Format
PDF (A4), print or complete online

Students will practice

  • finding the volume of rectangular prisms
  • working backwards from volume
  • finding the volume of cylinders

Curriculum: Texas grade levels (TEKS). We show specific outcome codes only where they have been verified against the official curriculum document.

What's next?

Completed: 5th Grade Volume of Prisms and Cylinders Worksheet — Level 3

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← Easier: Level 2 · StandardStudy guide

How to use this worksheet

  1. Print the PDF or complete it on screen. Write the student's name and date at the top.
  2. Read the instructions for each part together before starting. Encourage working to be shown, not just answers.
  3. Mark with the answer sheet. Compare the method, not only the final answer, and give credit for correct working.
  4. Record the score, celebrate what went well, then follow the "What's next" suggestion.

Common questions

Who is this worksheet for?

5th Grade students (typically ages 10–11) working on volume & capacity. It is pitched at level 3 · challenge; an easier version is linked above.

Are the answers included?

Yes. The PDF includes a full answer sheet with the working for every question. You can also view the answers online.

How long does it take?

About 15 minutes for 10 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.

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Success TutoringWorksheets5th Grade · Mathematics · Volume & Capacity

5th Grade Volume of Prisms and Cylinders Worksheet — Level 3

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1.A rectangular prism has a volume of 378 cm3. Its base is 6 cm by 9 cm. Find its height.
2.A triangular prism has a triangular end with base 24 cm and height 8 cm. The prism is 6 cm long. Find its volume.
3.A rectangular prism has a volume of 60 cm3. Its base is 3 cm by 4 cm. Find its height.
4.A cylinder has a radius of 7 cm and a height of 10 cm. Find its volume, correct to 1 decimal place.
5.A triangular prism has a triangular end with base 20 cm and height 10 cm. The prism is 5 cm long. Find its volume.
6.A triangular prism has a triangular end with base 18 cm and height 3 cm. The prism is 14 cm long. Find its volume.
7.A rectangular prism has a volume of 450 cm3. Its base is 10 cm by 5 cm. Find its height.
8.A triangular prism has a triangular end with base 4 cm and height 9 cm. The prism is 12 cm long. Find its volume.
9.A cylinder has a radius of 9 cm and a height of 14 cm. Find its volume, correct to 1 decimal place.
10.A cylinder has a radius of 10 cm and a height of 6 cm. Find its volume, correct to 1 decimal place.
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Last reviewed
1 October 2026
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