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Cuboid: GCSE Maths Definition

Naomi C

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  1. 1. What is a cuboid?
  2. 2. Cuboid Revision Resources to Ace Your Exams

What is a cuboid?

In GCSE Maths, a cuboid is a 3D object that has 6 faces (flat surfaces), 8 vertices (corners) and 12 edges (straight lines that join one vertex to another). Each of the 6 faces is a rectangle, with opposite pairs of faces being equal.

An image of a cuboid with the key properties listed (6 faces, 12 edges and 8 vertices).
A cuboid and its key properties

Cuboid Revision Resources to Ace Your Exams

Cuboids are covered in our revision notes on 2D & 3D Shapes from GCSE Maths. You can also have a go at our related exam questions and flashcards to test your understanding. Don’t forget to check out the past papers for more general exam revision.

Explore Our GCSE Maths Revision Resources

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Naomi C

Author: Naomi C

Expertise: Maths

Naomi graduated from Durham University in 2007 with a Masters degree in Civil Engineering. She has taught Mathematics in the UK, Malaysia and Switzerland covering GCSE, IGCSE, A-Level and IB. She particularly enjoys applying Mathematics to real life and endeavours to bring creativity to the content she creates.

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