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 cubes of 994.
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 994 can be written as 994³, which is the exponential form. Or it can also be written in arithmetic form as, 994 × 994 × 994.
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. 994³ = 994 × 994 × 994
Step 2: You get 983,449,864 as the answer. Hence, the cube of 994 is 983,449,864.
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 994 into two parts, as 900 and 94. Let a = 900 and b = 94, so a + b = 994
Step 2: Now, apply the formula (a + b)³ = a³ + 3a²b + 3ab² + b³
Step 3: Calculate each term
a³= 900³
3a²b = 3 × 900² × 94
3ab² = 3 × 900 × 94²
b³ = 94³
Step 4: Add all the terms together:
(a + b)³ = a³ + 3a²b + 3ab² + b³
(900 + 94)³ = 900³ + 3 × 900² × 94 + 3 × 900 × 94² + 94³
994³ = 729,000,000 + 228,024,000 + 23,814,000 + 830,864
994³ = 983,449,864
Step 5: Hence, the cube of 994 is 983,449,864.
To find the cube of 994 using a calculator, input the number 994 and use the cube function (if available) or multiply 994 × 994 × 994. This operation calculates the value of 994³, resulting in 983,449,864. It’s a quick way to determine the cube without manual computation.
Step 1: Ensure the calculator is functioning properly.
Step 2: Enter 994
Step 3: If the calculator has a cube function, press it to calculate 994³.
Step 4: If there is no cube function on the calculator, simply multiply 994 three times manually.
Step 5: The calculator will display 983,449,864.
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What is the cube and cube root of 994?
The cube of 994 is 983,449,864 and the cube root of 994 is approximately 9.976.
First, let’s find the cube of 994.
We know that 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 994³ = 983,449,864
Next, we must find the cube root of 994
We know that 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 ∛994 ≈ 9.976
Hence the cube of 994 is 983,449,864 and the cube root of 994 is approximately 9.976.
If the side length of the cube is 994 cm, what is the volume?
The volume is 983,449,864 cm³.
Use the volume formula for a cube V = Side³.
Substitute 994 for the side length: V = 994³ = 983,449,864 cm³.
How much larger is 994³ than 900³?
994³ – 900³ = 254,449,864.
First find the cube of 994, that is 983,449,864
Next, find the cube of 900, which is 729,000,000
Now, find the difference between them using the subtraction method. 983,449,864 – 729,000,000 = 254,449,864
Therefore, 994³ is 254,449,864 larger than 900³.
If a cube with a side length of 994 cm is compared to a cube with a side length of 94 cm, how much larger is the volume of the larger cube?
The volume of the cube with a side length of 994 cm is 983,449,864 cm³
To find its volume, we multiply the side length by itself three times (since it’s a 3-dimensional object).
Cubing 994 means multiplying 994 by itself three times: 994 × 994 = 988,036, and then 988,036 × 994 = 983,449,864.
The unit of volume is cubic centimeters (cm³), because we are calculating the space inside the cube.
Therefore, the volume of the cube is 983,449,864 cm³.
Estimate the cube of 995 using the cube of 994.
The cube of 995 is approximately 983,449,864.
First, identify the cube of 994, The cube of 994 is 994³ = 983,449,864.
Since 995 is only a tiny bit more than 994, the cube of 995 will be almost the same as the cube of 994.
The cube of 995 is approximately 983,449,864 because the difference between 994 and 995 is very small.
So, we can approximate the value as 983,449,864.
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