What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
cubic
Example
The room has a cubic capacity of 1000 cubic feet. [cubic: adjective]
Example
The pool has a volume of 50 cubic meters. [cubic: adjective]
cubical
Example
The storage boxes are cubical in shape. [cubical: adjective]
Example
The office has cubical workspaces for each employee. [cubical: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Cubic is more commonly used than cubical in scientific and mathematical contexts. However, cubical is more commonly used in everyday language to describe cube-shaped objects or spaces.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between cubic and cubical?
Cubic is more formal than cubical due to its association with scientific and mathematical contexts. Cubical, on the other hand, is more informal and can have a negative connotation when referring to a small, cramped workspace.
