Last updated on May 26th, 2025
When a number is multiplied by itself thrice, the resultant number is called the cube of a number. Cubing is used when comparing sizes of objects or things with cubic measurements. In this topic, we shall learn about the cube of 162.
A cube number is a value obtained by raising a number to the power of 3, or by multiplying the number by itself three times. When you cube a positive number, the result is always positive. When you cube a negative number, the result is always negative because a negative number multiplied by itself three times results in a negative number.
The cube of 162 can be written as 162³, which is the exponential form. Or it can also be written in arithmetic form as, 162 × 162 × 162.
In order to check whether a number is a cube number or not, we can use the following three methods: multiplication method, a factor formula (a³), or by using a calculator. These three methods will help kids to cube the numbers faster and easier without feeling confused or stuck while evaluating the answers.
The multiplication method is a process in mathematics used to find the product of two numbers or quantities by combining them through repeated addition. It is a fundamental operation that forms the basis for more complex mathematical concepts.
Step 1: Write down the cube of the given number. 162³ = 162 × 162 × 162
Step 2: You get 4,251,528 as the answer. Hence, the cube of 162 is 4,251,528.
The formula (a + b)³ is a binomial formula for finding the cube of a number. The formula is expanded as a³ + 3a²b + 3ab² + b³.
Step 1: Split the number 162 into two parts. Let a = 160 and b = 2, so a + b = 162
Step 2: Now, apply the formula (a + b)³ = a³ + 3a²b + 3ab² + b³
Step 3: Calculate each term a³ = 160³ 3a²b = 3 × 160² × 2 3ab² = 3 × 160 × 2² b³ = 2³
Step 4: Add all the terms together: (a + b)³ = a³ + 3a²b + 3ab² + b³
(160 + 2)³ = 160³ + 3 × 160² × 2 + 3 × 160 × 2² + 2³
162³ = 4,096,000 + 153,600 + 1,920 + 8
162³ = 4,251,528
Step 5: Hence, the cube of 162 is 4,251,528.
To find the cube of 162 using a calculator, input the number 162 and use the cube function (if available) or multiply 162 × 162 × 162. This operation calculates the value of 162³, resulting in 4,251,528. It’s a quick way to determine the cube without manual computation.
Step 1: Ensure the calculator is functioning properly.
Step 2: Press 1 followed by 6 and 2
Step 3: If the calculator has a cube function, press it to calculate 162³.
Step 4: If there is no cube function on the calculator, simply multiply 162 three times manually.
Step 5: The calculator will display 4,251,528.
There are some typical errors that kids might make during the process of cubing a number. Let us take a look at five of the major mistakes that kids might make:
What is the cube and cube root of 162?
The cube of 162 is 4,251,528 and the cube root of 162 is approximately 5.493.
First, let’s find the cube of 162. We know that the cube of a number is given by x³ = y Where x is the given number, and y is the cubed value of that number
So, we get 162³ = 4,251,528
Next, we must find the cube root of 162. We know that the cube root of a number ‘x’ is given by ∛x = y Where ‘x’ is the given number, and y is the cube root value of the number
So, we get ∛162 ≈ 5.493
Hence, the cube of 162 is 4,251,528 and the cube root of 162 is approximately 5.493.
If the side length of the cube is 162 cm, what is the volume?
The volume is 4,251,528 cm³.
Use the volume formula for a cube V = Side³.
Substitute 162 for the side length: V = 162³ = 4,251,528 cm³.
How much larger is 162³ than 122³?
162³ – 122³ = 3,048,656.
First, find the cube of 162³, which is 4,251,528.
Next, find the cube of 122³, which is 1,202,872.
Now, find the difference between them using the subtraction method.
4,251,528 – 1,202,872 = 3,048,656
Therefore, 162³ is 3,048,656 larger than 122³.
If a cube with a side length of 162 cm is compared to a cube with a side length of 50 cm, how much larger is the volume of the larger cube?
The volume of the cube with a side length of 162 cm is 4,251,528 cm³.
To find its volume, we multiply the side length by itself three times (since it’s a 3-dimensional object).
Cubing 162 means multiplying 162 by itself three times: 162 × 162 = 26,244, and then 26,244 × 162 = 4,251,528.
The unit of volume is cubic centimeters (cm³) because we are calculating the space inside the cube.
Therefore, the volume of the cube is 4,251,528 cm³.
Estimate the cube 161.9 using the cube 162.
The cube of 161.9 is approximately 4,251,528.
First, identify the cube of 162. The cube of 162 is 162³ = 4,251,528.
Since 161.9 is only a tiny bit less than 162, the cube of 161.9 will be almost the same as the cube of 162.
The cube of 161.9 is approximately 4,251,528 because the difference between 161.9 and 162 is very small.
So, we can approximate the value as 4,251,528.
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