Last updated on June 17th, 2025
When a number is multiplied by itself thrice, the resultant number is called the cube of a number. Cubing is used while comparing sizes of objects or things with cubic measurements. In this topic, we shall learn about the cube of 1020.
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. This is because a negative number multiplied by itself three times results in a negative number.
The cube of 1020 can be written as 1020³, which is the exponential form. Or it can also be written in arithmetic form as, 1020 × 1020 × 1020.
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. 1020³ = 1020 × 1020 × 1020
Step 2: You get 1,061,208,000 as the answer. Hence, the cube of 1020 is 1,061,208,000.
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 1020 into two parts, as a and b. Let a = 1000 and b = 20, so a + b = 1020
Step 2: Now, apply the formula (a + b)³ = a³ + 3a²b + 3ab² + b³
Step 3: Calculate each term
a³ = 1000³
3a²b = 3 × 1000² × 20
3ab² = 3 × 1000 × 20²
b³ = 20³
Step 4: Add all the terms together:
(a + b)³ = a³ + 3a²b + 3ab² + b³
(1000 + 20)³ = 1000³ + 3 × 1000² × 20 + 3 × 1000 × 20² + 20³
1020³ = 1,000,000,000 + 60,000,000 + 1,200,000 + 8,000
1020³ = 1,061,208,000
Step 5: Hence, the cube of 1020 is 1,061,208,000.
To find the cube of 1020 using a calculator, input the number 1020 and use the cube function (if available) or multiply 1020 × 1020 × 1020. This operation calculates the value of 1020³, resulting in 1,061,208,000. 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 0, 2, and 0
Step 3: If the calculator has a cube function, press it to calculate 1020³.
Step 4: If there is no cube function on the calculator, simply multiply 1020 three times manually.
Step 5: The calculator will display 1,061,208,000.
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 1020?
The cube of 1020 is 1,061,208,000 and the cube root of 1020 is approximately 10.079.
First, let’s find the cube of 1020.
We know that the cube of a number, such that x³ = y Where x is the given number, and y is the cubed value of that number
So, we get 1020³ = 1,061,208,000
Next, we must find the cube root of 1020
We know that the cube root of a number ‘x’, such that ∛x = y Where ‘x’ is the given number, and y is the cube root value of the number
So, we get ∛1020 = 10.079
Hence, the cube of 1020 is 1,061,208,000 and the cube root of 1020 is approximately 10.079.
If the side length of the cube is 1020 cm, what is the volume?
The volume is 1,061,208,000 cm³.
Use the volume formula for a cube V = Side³.
Substitute 1020 for the side length: V = 1020³ = 1,061,208,000 cm³.
How much larger is 1020³ than 1000³?
1020³ – 1000³ = 61,208,000.
First find the cube of 1020³, that is 1,061,208,000
Next, find the cube of 1000³, which is 1,000,000,000
Now, find the difference between them using the subtraction method. 1,061,208,000 – 1,000,000,000 = 61,208,000
Therefore, 1020³ is 61,208,000 larger than 1000³.
If a cube with a side length of 1020 cm is compared to a cube with a side length of 500 cm, how much larger is the volume of the larger cube?
The volume of the cube with a side length of 1020 cm is 1,061,208,000 cm³
To find its volume, we multiply the side length by itself three times (since it’s a 3-dimensional object).
Cubing 1020 means multiplying 1020 by itself three times: 1020 × 1020 = 1,040,400, and then 1,040,400 × 1020 = 1,061,208,000.
The unit of volume is cubic centimeters (cm³), because we are calculating the space inside the cube.
Therefore, the volume of the cube is 1,061,208,000 cm³.
Estimate the cube 1019.9 using the cube 1020.
The cube of 1019.9 is approximately 1,061,208,000.
First, identify the cube of 1020, The cube of 1020 is 1020³ = 1,061,208,000.
Since 1019.9 is only a tiny bit less than 1020, the cube of 1019.9 will be almost the same as the cube of 1020.
The cube of 1019.9 is approximately 1,061,208,000 because the difference between 1019.9 and 1020 is very small.
So, we can approximate the value as 1,061,208,000.
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