Why do we measure perimeter in ft, area in ft^2 (or feet squared), and volume in ft^3 (or feet cubed)? What does each mean within the strand of measurement?

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Why do we measure perimeter in ft, area in ft^2 (or feet squared), and volume in ft^3 (or feet cubed)?  What does each mean within the strand of measurement?

bobpursley · Answer

distance is in linear terms (foot), area is in linear terms squared, and volume is in linear cubed. They mean what they indicate.

Anonymous · Answer

which state or states receive more than 3 feet of rainfall annually