Quick Answer:The Geometric Volumetric Set is a set of large plastic shapes that can be filled with water or flowing solids, so students can explore ratios, investigate volume and discover geometric relationships.
Last updated: 18 October 2026
Key Features
Large shapes suited to tabletop demonstrations.
Each shape can be filled with water or flowing solids.
Prisms and pyramids with octagonal, square and rectangular bases.
Cylinder, cone and a detachable hemisphere.
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Material
Plastic
Can be filled with
Water or flowing solids
Prisms
Octagonal, square and rectangular bases
Pyramids
Octagonal, rectangular and square bases
Other shapes
Cylinder, detachable hemisphere, cone
How It Is Used
Students fill one shape and pour its contents into another to compare volumes, for instance a pyramid and a prism on the same base, and work out the ratio between them from what they observe.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the Geometric Volumetric Set be filled?
Yes. Each shape can be filled with water or flowing solids, so volumes can be compared by pouring from one shape into another.