Last updated on June 1st, 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 396.
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 multiplied by itself three times results in a negative number.
The cube of 396 can be written as 396³, which is the exponential form.
Or it can also be written in arithmetic form as 396 × 396 × 396.
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. 396³ = 396 × 396 × 396
Step 2: You get 62,035,776 as the answer. Hence, the cube of 396 is 62,035,776.
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 396 into two parts, as and . Let a = 400 and b = -4, so a + b = 396
Step 2: Now, apply the formula (a + b)³ = a³ + 3a²b + 3ab² + b³
Step 3: Calculate each term a³ = 400³ 3a²b = 3 × 400² × (-4) 3ab² = 3 × 400 × (-4)² b³ = (-4)³
Step 4: Add all the terms together: (a + b)³ = a³ + 3a²b + 3ab² + b³ (400 - 4)³ = 400³ + 3 × 400² × (-4) + 3 × 400 × 16 + (-64) 396³ = 64,000,000 - 1,920,000 + 19,200 - 64 396³ = 62,035,776
Step 5: Hence, the cube of 396 is 62,035,776.
To find the cube of 396 using a calculator, input the number 396 and use the cube function (if available) or multiply 396 × 396 × 396. This operation calculates the value of 396³, resulting in 62,035,776. It’s a quick way to determine the cube without manual computation.
Step 1: Ensure the calculator is functioning properly.
Step 2: Press 3 followed by 9 and then 6
Step 3: If the calculator has a cube function, press it to calculate 396³.
Step 4: If there is no cube function on the calculator, simply multiply 396 three times manually.
Step 5: The calculator will display 62,035,776.
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 396?
The cube of 396 is 62,035,776 and the cube root of 396 is approximately 7.368.
First, let’s find the cube of 396.
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 396³ = 62,035,776
Next, we must find the cube root of 396 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 ∛396 ≈ 7.368
Hence the cube of 396 is 62,035,776 and the cube root of 396 is approximately 7.368.
If the side length of a cube is 396 cm, what is the volume?
The volume is 62,035,776 cm³.
Use the volume formula for a cube V = Side³.
Substitute 396 for the side length: V = 396³ = 62,035,776 cm³.
How much larger is 396³ than 200³?
396³ – 200³ = 61,835,776.
First, find the cube of 396, that is 62,035,776.
Next, find the cube of 200, which is 8,000,000.
Now, find the difference between them using the subtraction method. 62,035,776 – 8,000,000 = 61,835,776.
Therefore, 396³ is 61,835,776 larger than 200³.
If a cube with a side length of 396 cm is compared to a cube with a side length of 100 cm, how much larger is the volume of the larger cube?
The volume of the cube with a side length of 396 cm is 62,035,776 cm³.
To find its volume, we multiply the side length by itself three times (since it’s a 3-dimensional object).
Cubing 396 means multiplying 396 by itself three times: 396 × 396 = 156,816, and then 156,816 × 396 = 62,035,776.
The unit of volume is cubic centimeters (cm³), because we are calculating the space inside the cube.
Therefore, the volume of the cube is 62,035,776 cm³.
Estimate the cube of 395.5 using the cube of 396.
The cube of 395.5 is approximately 62,035,776.
First, identify the cube of 396,
The cube of 396 is 396³ = 62,035,776.
Since 395.5 is only a tiny bit less than 396, the cube of 395.5 will be almost the same as the cube of 396.
The cube of 395.5 is approximately 62,035,776 because the difference between 395.5 and 396 is very small.
So, we can approximate the value as 62,035,776.
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