Last updated on June 27th, 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 1086.
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 1086 can be written as 1086³, which is the exponential form. Or it can also be written in arithmetic form as 1086 × 1086 × 1086.
In order to check whether a number is a cube number or not, we can use the following three methods, such as:
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. 1086³ = 1086 × 1086 × 1086
Step 2: You get 1,281,149,416 as the answer.
Hence, the cube of 1086 is 1,281,149,416.
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 1086 into two parts, as and . Let a = 1000 and b = 86, so a + b = 1086
Step 2: Now, apply the formula (a + b)³ = a³ + 3a²b + 3ab² + b³
Step 3: Calculate each term a³ = 1000³ 3a²b = 3 × 1000² × 86 3ab² = 3 × 1000 × 86² b³ = 86³
Step 4: Add all the terms together: (a + b)³ = a³ + 3a²b + 3ab² + b³ (1000 + 86)³ = 1000³ + 3 × 1000² × 86 + 3 × 1000 × 86² + 86³ 1086³ = 1,000,000,000 + 258,000,000 + 22,188,000 + 636,056 1086³ = 1,281,149,416
Step 5: Hence, the cube of 1086 is 1,281,149,416.
To find the cube of 1086 using a calculator, input the number 1086 and use the cube function (if available) or multiply 1086 × 1086 × 1086. This operation calculates the value of 1086³, resulting in 1,281,149,416. 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, 8, and 6
Step 3: If the calculator has a cube function, press it to calculate 1086³.
Step 4: If there is no cube function on the calculator, simply multiply 1086 three times manually.
Step 5: The calculator will display 1,281,149,416.
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 1086?
The cube of 1086 is 1,281,149,416 and the cube root of 1086 is approximately 10.31.
First, let’s find the cube of 1086.
We know that cube of a number, such that x³ = y W
here x is the given number, and y is the cubed value of that number
So, we get 1086³ = 1,281,149,416
Next, we must find the cube root of 1086 We know that 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√1086 ≈ 10.31
Hence the cube of 1086 is 1,281,149,416 and the cube root of 1086 is approximately 10.31.
If the side length of the cube is 1086 cm, what is the volume?
The volume is 1,281,149,416 cm³.
Use the volume formula for a cube V = Side³.
Substitute 1086 for the side length: V = 1086³ = 1,281,149,416 cm³.
How much larger is 1086³ than 1000³?
1086³ – 1000³ = 281,149,416.
First, find the cube of 1086³, that is 1,281,149,416
Next, find the cube of 1000³, which is 1,000,000,000
Now, find the difference between them using the subtraction method. 1,281,149,416 – 1,000,000,000 = 281,149,416
Therefore, 1086³ is 281,149,416 larger than 1000³.
If a cube with a side length of 1086 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 1086 cm is 1,281,149,416 cm³
To find its volume, we multiply the side length by itself three times (since it’s a 3-dimensional object).
Cubing 1086 means multiplying 1086 by itself three times: 1086 × 1086 = 1,179,396, and then 1,179,396 × 1086 = 1,281,149,416.
The unit of volume is cubic centimeters (cm³), because we are calculating the space inside the cube.
Therefore, the volume of the cube is 1,281,149,416 cm³.
Estimate the cube of 1085 using the cube of 1086.
The cube of 1085 is just slightly less than 1,281,149,416.
First, identify the cube of 1086.
The cube of 1086 is 1086³ = 1,281,149,416.
Since 1085 is only a tiny bit less than 1086, the cube of 1085 will be almost the same as the cube of 1086, slightly less.
The cube of 1085 is just slightly less than 1,281,149,416 because the difference between 1085 and 1086 is very small.
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