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 when comparing sizes of objects or things with cubic measurements. In this topic, we shall learn about the cube of 1021.
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 1021 can be written as 1021³, which is the exponential form. Or it can also be written in arithmetic form as, 1021 × 1021 × 1021.
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. 1021³ = 1021 × 1021 × 1021
Step 2: You get 1,063,632,061 as the answer. Hence, the cube of 1021 is 1,063,632,061.
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 1021 into two parts, as 1000 and 21. Let a = 1000 and b = 21, so a + b = 1021
Step 2: Now, apply the formula (a + b)³ = a³ + 3a²b + 3ab² + b³
Step 3: Calculate each term
a³ = 1000³
3a²b = 3 × 1000² × 21
3ab² = 3 × 1000 × 21²
b³ = 21³
Step 4: Add all the terms together:
(a + b)³ = a³ + 3a²b + 3ab² + b³
(1000 + 21)³ = 1000³ + 3 × 1000² × 21 + 3 × 1000 × 21² + 21³
1021³ = 1,000,000,000 + 63,000,000 + 1,323,000 + 9,261
1021³ = 1,063,632,061
Step 5: Hence, the cube of 1021 is 1,063,632,061.
To find the cube of 1021 using a calculator, input the number 1021 and use the cube function (if available) or multiply 1021 × 1021 × 1021. This operation calculates the value of 1021³, resulting in 1,063,632,061. 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 1
Step 3: If the calculator has a cube function, press it to calculate 1021³.
Step 4: If there is no cube function on the calculator, simply multiply 1021 three times manually.
Step 5: The calculator will display 1,063,632,061.
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 1021?
The cube of 1021 is 1,063,632,061, and the cube root of 1021 is approximately 10.0793.
First, let’s find the cube of 1021.
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 1021³ = 1,063,632,061
Next, we must find the cube root of 1021
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 ∛1021 ≈ 10.0793
Hence the cube of 1021 is 1,063,632,061, and the cube root of 1021 is approximately 10.0793.
If the side length of the cube is 1021 cm, what is the volume?
The volume is 1,063,632,061 cm³.
Use the volume formula for a cube V = Side³.
Substitute 1021 for the side length: V = 1021³ = 1,063,632,061 cm³.
How much larger is 1021³ than 1000³?
1021³ – 1000³ = 63,632,061.
First, find the cube of 1021, that is 1,063,632,061
Next, find the cube of 1000, which is 1,000,000,000
Now, find the difference between them using the subtraction method. 1,063,632,061 – 1,000,000,000 = 63,632,061
Therefore, 1021³ is 63,632,061 larger than 1000³.
If a cube with a side length of 1021 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 1021 cm is 1,063,632,061 cm³.
To find its volume, we multiply the side length by itself three times (since it’s a 3-dimensional object).
Cubing 1021 means multiplying 1021 by itself three times: 1021 × 1021 = 1,042,441, and then 1,042,441 × 1021 = 1,063,632,061.
The unit of volume is cubic centimeters (cm³) because we are calculating the space inside the cube.
Therefore, the volume of the cube is 1,063,632,061 cm³.
Estimate the cube of 1020 using the cube of 1021.
The cube of 1020 is approximately 1,063,000,000.
First, identify the cube of 1021, The cube of 1021 is 1021³ = 1,063,632,061.
Since 1020 is only a tiny bit less than 1021, the cube of 1020 will be almost the same as the cube of 1021.
The cube of 1020 is approximately 1,063,000,000 because the difference between 1020 and 1021 is very small.
So, we can approximate the value as 1,063,000,000.
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