What is the volume of a box that measures 12 inches on each side?

To determine the volume of a box (or cube) that measures 12 inches on each side, you can use the formula for the volume of a cube, which is side length × side length × side length (or side length cubed). In this case, each side measures 12 inches.

Calculating the volume:

Volume = 12 inches × 12 inches × 12 inches = 12 × 12 × 12 = 1,728 cubic inches.

Next, to convert cubic inches to cubic feet, remember that there are 12 inches in a foot. Therefore, one cubic foot equals 12 × 12 × 12 = 1,728 cubic inches. When you divide the total volume in cubic inches (1,728) by 1,728 (the number of cubic inches in a cubic foot), you find that the volume in cubic feet is:

1,728 cubic inches ÷ 1,728 cubic inches per cubic foot = 1 cubic foot.

Thus, the volume of the box measuring 12 inches on each side is indeed 1 cubic foot, making that the correct answer.