L×W×D

L×W×D is a shorthand notation commonly used in various fields to represent the product of three dimensions: length, width, and depth. This product is frequently used to calculate the volume of a three-dimensional object, particularly rectangular prisms and cuboids. The units of the resulting volume will be the cube of the units used for the individual dimensions, for example, if length, width, and depth are measured in meters, the volume will be in cubic meters (m³).

In architecture and construction, L×W×D can be used to estimate the amount of material needed for a space, such as concrete for a foundation or the capacity of a room. In logistics and shipping, it helps determine the stowage space required for cargo and to calculate shipping costs, which are often based on dimensional weight. In manufacturing, it can be applied to determine the material required for packaging or the internal volume of a container.

The order in which length, width, and depth are presented can sometimes vary depending on convention or context, but the mathematical result of the multiplication remains the same due to the commutative property of multiplication. For irregular shapes, this simple multiplication is not sufficient for volume calculation, and more complex geometric formulas or calculus would be necessary. However, for any object with consistent rectangular cross-sections along its dimensions, L×W×D provides a straightforward method for determining volume.