Last updated on June 3rd, 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 cubes of 272.
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 by itself three times results in a negative number.
The cube of 272 can be written as 272³, which is the exponential form.
Or it can also be written in arithmetic form as, 272 × 272 × 272.
In order to check whether a number is a cube number or not, we can use the following three methods, such as 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. 272³ = 272 × 272 × 272
Step 2: You get 20,131,328 as the answer. Hence, the cube of 272 is 20,131,328.
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 272 into two parts. Let a = 270 and b = 2, so a + b = 272
Step 2: Now, apply the formula (a + b)³ = a³ + 3a²b + 3ab² + b³
Step 3: Calculate each term a³ = 270³ 3a²b = 3 × 270² × 2 3ab² = 3 × 270 × 2² b³ = 2³
Step 4: Add all the terms together: (a + b)³ = a³ + 3a²b + 3ab² + b³ (270 + 2)³ = 270³ + 3 × 270² × 2 + 3 × 270 × 2² + 2³ 272³ = 19,683,000 + 437,400 + 3,240 + 8 272³ = 20,131,648
Step 5: Hence, the cube of 272 is 20,131,648.
To find the cube of 272 using a calculator, input the number 272 and use the cube function (if available) or multiply 272 × 272 × 272. This operation calculates the value of 272³, resulting in 20,131,648. It’s a quick way to determine the cube without manual computation.
Step 1: Ensure the calculator is functioning properly.
Step 2: Press 2 followed by 7 and 2
Step 3: If the calculator has a cube function, press it to calculate 272³.
Step 4: If there is no cube function on the calculator, simply multiply 272 three times manually.
Step 5: The calculator will display 20,131,648.
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 272?
The cube of 272 is 20,131,648 and the cube root of 272 is approximately 6.466.
First, let’s find the cube of 272.
We know that the cube of a number x, such that x³ = y
Where x is the given number, and y is the cubed value of that number
So, we get 272³ = 20,131,648 Next, we must find the cube root of 272
We know that the cube root of a number ‘x’, such that ³√x = y
Where ‘x’ is the given number, and y is the cube root value of the number
So, we get ³√272 ≈ 6.466
Hence the cube of 272 is 20,131,648 and the cube root of 272 is approximately 6.466.
If the side length of the cube is 272 cm, what is the volume?
The volume is 20,131,648 cm³.
Use the volume formula for a cube V = Side³.
Substitute 272 for the side length: V = 272³ = 20,131,648 cm³.
How much larger is 272³ than 252³?
272³ – 252³ = 4,428,048.
First find the cube of 272, that is 20,131,648
Next, find the cube of 252, which is 15,703,600
Now, find the difference between them using the subtraction method. 20,131,648 – 15,703,600 = 4,428,048
Therefore, 272³ is 4,428,048 larger than 252³.
If a cube with a side length of 272 cm is compared to a cube with a side length of 52 cm, how much larger is the volume of the larger cube?
The volume of the cube with a side length of 272 cm is 20,131,648 cm³
To find its volume, we multiply the side length by itself three times (since it’s a 3-dimensional object).
Cubing 272 means multiplying 272 by itself three times: 272 × 272 = 73,984, and then 73,984 × 272 = 20,131,648.
The unit of volume is cubic centimeters (cm³), because we are calculating the space inside the cube.
Therefore, the volume of the cube is 20,131,648 cm³.
Estimate the cube of 271 using the cube of 272.
The cube of 271 is approximately 20,131,648.
First, identify the cube of 272,
The cube of 272 is 272³ = 20,131,648.
Since 271 is only a tiny bit less than 272, the cube of 271 will be almost the same as the cube of 272.
The cube of 271 is approximately 20,131,648 because the difference between 271 and 272 is very small.
So, we can approximate the value as 20,131,648.
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