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Surface Area, Volume and Capacity — Syllabus

ICSE · Class 8 · Mathematics

What Surface Area, Volume and Capacity covers in ICSE Class 8 Mathematics: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Topics include Core Ideas and Units, Cuboid.

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 8 Mathematics · 2026-27

Topics in Surface Area, Volume and Capacity

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1. Core Ideas and Units

  • Volume is the space occupied by a body.
  • Capacity of a container is its internal volume.
  • Surface area is the sum of the areas of all the faces of a body.
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2. Cuboid

  • A cuboid is a solid bounded by six rectangular faces.
  • A cuboid has length, breadth, and height.
  • Volume of a cuboid equals area of the base times height.
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3. Cube

  • A cube is a rectangular solid whose each face is a square.
  • A cube is a cuboid whose length = breadth = height = a.
  • Volume of a cube is edge cubed.
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4. Worked Problem Patterns from Cuboid and Cube

  • If dimensions are in a ratio, let them be x times the ratio terms.
  • Use volume to find x when the three dimensions are given in ratio.
  • Use total surface area to find dimensions when volume is not given.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Measurement of solids through surface area, volume, and capacity

VolumeCapacitySurface areaCuboidCubeCylinderRoom and box applicationsMelting and recasting

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What are the important topics in Surface Area, Volume and Capacity for ICSE Class 8 Mathematics?
Key topics in Surface Area, Volume and Capacity include Core Ideas and Units, Cuboid, Cube, Worked Problem Patterns from Cuboid and Cube. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 8 exams.
How should I revise Surface Area, Volume and Capacity for Class 8 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 66 practice questions on Surface Area, Volume and Capacity. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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