A cuboid is a three-dimensional geometric shape with six rectangular faces, eight vertices, and twelve edges. It is also referred to as a rectangular parallelepiped. The term "cuboid" is derived from the Latin word "cubus," meaning cube, and the Greek word "eidos," meaning shape or form.
The cuboid is a polyhedron having parallel and congruent opposite faces, with each face being a rectangle. Its edges are straight and meet at right angles, forming perfect 90-degree angles. As a result, all its faces are perpendicular to the adjacent ones.
In a cuboid, the three pairs of opposite faces have equal dimensions, hence the term "rectangular" parallelepiped. The length, width, and height of a cuboid represent the dimensions of its three sides.
The volume of a cuboid can be calculated by multiplying its length, width, and height together, providing a measure of the amount of space it occupies. The surface area of a cuboid is found by adding the areas of all its faces.
Cuboids find application in various fields, including architecture, engineering, and mathematics. They are commonly encountered in everyday objects such as bricks, books, and briefcases. The well-defined geometrical properties of a cuboid make it an important shape in geometrical studies and calculations.
