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 118.
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 118 can be written as 118³, which is the exponential form.
Or it can also be written in arithmetic form as, 118 × 118 × 118.
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. 118³ = 118 × 118 × 118
Step 2: You get 1,646,072 as the answer. Hence, the cube of 118 is 1,646,072.
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 118 into two parts, as and . Let a = 110 and b = 8, so a + b = 118
Step 2: Now, apply the formula (a + b)³ = a³ + 3a²b + 3ab² + b³
Step 3: Calculate each term a³ = 110³ 3a²b = 3 × 110² × 8 3ab² = 3 × 110 × 8² b³ = 8³
Step 4: Add all the terms together: (a + b)³ = a³ + 3a²b + 3ab² + b³ (110 + 8)³ = 110³ + 3 × 110² × 8 + 3 × 110 × 8² + 8³ 118³ = 1,331,000 + 290,400 + 21,120 + 512 118³ = 1,646,072
Step 5: Hence, the cube of 118 is 1,646,072.
To find the cube of 118 using a calculator, input the number 118 and use the cube function (if available) or multiply 118 × 118 × 118. This operation calculates the value of 118³, resulting in 1,646,072. 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 1 and 8
Step 3: If the calculator has a cube function, press it to calculate 118³.
Step 4: If there is no cube function on the calculator, simply multiply 118 three times manually.
Step 5: The calculator will display 1,646,072.
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 118?
The cube of 118 is 1,646,072 and the cube root of 118 is approximately 4.857.
First, let’s find the cube of 118. 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 118³ = 1,646,072
Next, we must find the cube root of 118
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√118 ≈ 4.857
Hence the cube of 118 is 1,646,072 and the cube root of 118 is approximately 4.857.
If the side length of the cube is 118 cm, what is the volume?
The volume is 1,646,072 cm³.
Use the volume formula for a cube V = Side³.
Substitute 118 for the side length: V = 118³ = 1,646,072 cm³.
How much larger is 118³ than 108³?
118³ – 108³ = 542,944.
First, find the cube of 118³, that is 1,646,072
Next, find the cube of 108³, which is 1,103,128
Now, find the difference between them using the subtraction method. 1,646,072 – 1,103,128 = 542,944
Therefore, 118³ is 542,944 larger than 108³.
If a cube with a side length of 118 cm is compared to a cube with a side length of 10 cm, how much larger is the volume of the larger cube?
The volume of the cube with a side length of 118 cm is 1,646,072 cm³.
To find its volume, we multiply the side length by itself three times (since it’s a 3-dimensional object).
Cubing 118 means multiplying 118 by itself three times: 118 × 118 = 13,924, and then 13,924 × 118 = 1,646,072.
The unit of volume is cubic centimeters (cm³), because we are calculating the space inside the cube.
Therefore, the volume of the cube is 1,646,072 cm³.
Estimate the cube of 117 using the cube of 118.
The cube of 117 is approximately 1,646,072.
First, identify the cube of 118,
The cube of 118 is 118³ = 1,646,072.
Since 117 is only a tiny bit less than 118, the cube of 117 will be almost the same as the cube of 118.
The cube of 117 is approximately 1,646,072 because the difference between 117 and 118 is very small.
So, we can approximate the value as 1,646,072.
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