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103 LearnersLast updated on October 23, 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 1287.
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 1287 can be written as 1287³, which is the exponential form. Or it can also be written in arithmetic form as, 1287 × 1287 × 1287.
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.
By Multiplication Method Using a Formula Using a Calculator
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. 1287³ = 1287 × 1287 × 1287
Step 2: You get 2,133,699,303 as the answer. Hence, the cube of 1287 is 2,133,699,303.


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 1287 into two parts, as 1200 and 87. Let a = 1200 and b = 87, so a + b = 1287
Step 2: Now, apply the formula (a + b)³ = a³ + 3a²b + 3ab² + b³
Step 3: Calculate each term a³ = 1200³ 3a²b = 3 × 1200² × 87 3ab² = 3 × 1200 × 87² b³ = 87³
Step 4: Add all the terms together: (a + b)³ = a³ + 3a²b + 3ab² + b³ (1200 + 87)³ = 1200³ + 3 × 1200² × 87 + 3 × 1200 × 87² + 87³ 1287³ = 1,728,000,000 + 376,560,000 + 271,656,000 + 658,503 1287³ = 2,133,699,303
Step 5: Hence, the cube of 1287 is 2,133,699,303.
To find the cube of 1287 using a calculator, input the number 1287 and use the cube function (if available) or multiply 1287 × 1287 × 1287.
This operation calculates the value of 1287³, resulting in 2,133,699,303. It’s a quick way to determine the cube without manual computation.
Step 1: Ensure the calculator is functioning properly.
Step 2: Enter 1, 2, 8, 7
Step 3: If the calculator has a cube function, press it to calculate 1287³.
Step 4: If there is no cube function on the calculator, simply multiply 1287 three times manually.
Step 5: The calculator will display 2,133,699,303.
The cube of any even number is always even, while the cube of any odd number is always odd.
The product of two or more perfect cube numbers is always a perfect cube.
A perfect cube can always be expressed as the product of three identical groups of equal prime factors.
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 1287?
The cube of 1287 is 2,133,699,303 and the cube root of 1287 is approximately 10.79.
First, let’s find the cube of 1287. 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 1287³ = 2,133,699,303. Next, we must find the cube root of 1287.
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√1287 ≈ 10.79. Hence, the cube of 1287 is 2,133,699,303 and the cube root of 1287 is approximately 10.79.
If the side length of a cube is 1287 cm, what is the volume?
The volume is 2,133,699,303 cm³.
Use the volume formula for a cube V = Side³. Substitute 1287 for the side length: V = 1287³ = 2,133,699,303 cm³.
How much larger is 1287³ than 1000³?
1287³ – 1000³ = 2,133,699,303 – 1,000,000,000 = 1,133,699,303.
First, find the cube of 1287, which is 2,133,699,303. Next, find the cube of 1000, which is 1,000,000,000.
Now, find the difference between them using the subtraction method. 2,133,699,303 – 1,000,000,000 = 1,133,699,303.
Therefore, 1287³ is 1,133,699,303 larger than 1000³.
If a cube with a side length of 1287 cm is compared to a cube with a side length of 200 cm, how much larger is the volume of the larger cube?
The volume of the cube with a side length of 1287 cm is 2,133,699,303 cm³.
To find its volume, we multiply the side length by itself three times (since it’s a 3-dimensional object).
Cubing 1287 means multiplying 1287 by itself three times: 1287 × 1287 × 1287 = 2,133,699,303.
The unit of volume is cubic centimeters (cm³), because we are calculating the space inside the cube.
Therefore, the volume of the cube is 2,133,699,303 cm³.
Estimate the cube of 1288 using the cube of 1287.
The cube of 1288 is slightly larger than the cube of 1287, approximately 2,133,699,303.
First, identify the cube of 1287, which is 2,133,699,303.
Since 1288 is only slightly larger than 1287, the cube of 1288 will be slightly larger than the cube of 1287.
Thus, the cube of 1288 is approximately 2,133,699,303, as the difference between 1287 and 1288 is very small.

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