What is used to measure capacity in mathematical terms?

Capacity in mathematical terms refers to the amount of space that a substance (usually a liquid) can occupy. Volume is the measurement that quantifies this space in three-dimensional shapes. It is expressed in cubic units, such as cubic centimeters or liters.

For example, when determining how much water a container can hold, you would calculate the volume of the container. This involves using specific formulas based on the shape of the container, such as length × width × height for rectangular prisms or more complex formulas for other shapes.

In contrast, area is associated with two-dimensional surfaces, height pertains to the measure of vertical distance, and length measures distance in a single dimension. Therefore, volume is the only measure among the options that accurately describes capacity in a mathematical context.