2006-09-30 06:52:00 · 11 answers · asked by annette b 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
you can't. objects can have many many different densities. two boxes with the same dimensions made from two different materials are going to be two different weights.
2006-09-30 06:55:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can find out the volume: height X width X depth, but not knowing what it contains or what it is made from causes problems. Do you just want the weight of the object which is now a container, for if you do , you merely want the measurements of all sides. If you know the weight of a square foot of the material used, you can multiply that by the area you have just worked out.
2006-09-30 08:04:32 · answer #2 · answered by thomasrobinsonantonio 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to know what the object is made of. Then check the properties of the material for density information. The density is how much the material ways per unit volume compared to water. Do the math.
2006-09-30 07:02:36 · answer #3 · answered by Mr Cellophane 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on what the object is made of. Obviously lead wheighs more than plastic.Ithink there is a book giving density (weight)of common materials. other way is to cut a 1x1x1 cube from the material, weigh it then work out how many cubic inches in the origional (H X L X D) THEN YOU HAVE THE WEIGHT
2006-09-30 07:01:38 · answer #4 · answered by grahammusso 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your missing a few factors, A 1 gallon milk container weighs different if filled with water and another with sand. Maybe your looking for something other than weight? Maybe area?
2006-09-30 06:58:28 · answer #5 · answered by myothernewname 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can't find the weight, but you can find the volume. If you want to find the volume in cubic centimetres, the calculation is:
width x height x depth
(all measured in centimetres).
You can replace centimetres with other units of measurement (e.g. inches), but you must makes sure that you replace all the measurements before you do the calculation.
2006-09-30 07:01:51 · answer #6 · answered by David 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need the density of the object before you can figure that out. Sorry.
2006-09-30 06:57:49 · answer #7 · answered by BeC 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is the higher education forum.
You need some help - I'd be happy to help further as it seems someone has been remiss in their duties where your education is concerned.
2006-09-30 07:02:58 · answer #8 · answered by xamayca.com 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can't. you need to know what it's made of and what's in it. objects of the same dimensions could be as light as paper or as heavy as steel.
2006-09-30 07:01:45 · answer #9 · answered by claudia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No problem - just assume a density. Economists do it all the time.
2006-09-30 07:22:09 · answer #10 · answered by philo_t_3rd 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋