What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
cubed
Example
The cube of 3 is 27. [cubed: adjective]
Example
The box has a cubed shape. [cubed: adjective]
Example
To find the volume of a cube, you need to cubed the length of one side. [cubed: verb]
cubic
Example
The room has a cubic shape. [cubic: adjective]
Example
The pool can hold up to 1000 cubic meters of water. [cubic: adjective]
Example
The equation is a cubic polynomial. [cubic: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Cubic is more commonly used than cubed in technical or scientific contexts, while cubed is more commonly used in everyday language when referring to mathematical operations.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between cubed and cubic?
Cubic is generally considered more formal than cubed, as it is commonly used in technical or scientific contexts.
