Base Ten Cubes
Product Code : LSK-ML-10106
Base Ten Cubes (SKU LSK-ML-10106) are precision unit cubes, each measuring one centimetre along every edge and having a volume of one cubic centimetre. Teachers use them to build place value and numeration from ones upwards and to measure length, area and volume in centimetre units, from primary classes through the mensuration topics of middle school. They are manufactured in Ambala, India by Science Lab Supplies, whose factory at Plot 448, HSIIDC Industrial Area, Saha supplies schools, colleges, tender contractors and distributors without intermediaries.
Specifications
Every cube is made to the same 1 cm size, so a row of ten measures 10 cm, a square of cubes shows square centimetres and a solid block shows cubic centimetres directly. That fixed unit is what lets the same cubes serve counting, place value and measurement lessons.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | LSK-ML-10106 |
| Cube size | 1 cm (precision) |
| Volume per cube | 1 cm³ |
| Topics | Place value, numeration, length, area and volume |
| Manufacturer | Science Lab Supplies, Saha, Ambala, Haryana |
| Country of origin | India |
Applications and Experiments for the Base Ten Cubes
Pupils group cubes into tens and hundreds to see what each digit in a number stands for, then use the same cubes as a measuring unit. Building shapes and cuboids from 1 cm cubes gives a concrete meaning to square and cubic centimetres before any formula is introduced.
- Primary maths: grouping ones into tens and hundreds for place value and regrouping.
- Numeration: reading, writing and comparing numbers modelled with cubes.
- Measuring lengths and covering shapes to find area in cm².
- NCERT Class 8 mensuration: building cuboids to show volume as a count of 1 cm³ cubes.
Standard Scope of Supply
Base Ten Cubes are supplied as 1 cm precision unit cubes, as described above. The number of cubes per pack is stated on the quotation; tell us how many pupils or groups will share them and the quantity will be quoted to suit your class.
Packing, MOQ and Lead Time
You are welcome to request one pack or cubes for an entire maths lab. The quotation lists packing, delivery time and price for the amount you specify, and related maths lab manipulatives can sit on the same document.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What size are the Base Ten Cubes?
Each cube measures one centimetre and has a volume of one cubic centimetre, so the cubes double as a unit for length, area and volume.
How do they help with place value?
Pupils bundle ten single cubes to make a ten and ten tens to make a hundred, seeing physically why the position of a digit changes its value.
Are the cubes made by Science Lab Supplies?
Yes, Science Lab Supplies manufactures them at its factory in Saha, Ambala, India, and you receive the quotation from the manufacturer rather than a trading house.
What is the difference from the Interlocking Cubes?
Both are 1 cm cubes of one cubic centimetre used for the same topics. The Interlocking Cubes are specified as interlocking, so they can be joined into rods and shapes.
Related Place-Value and Measurement Aids
Place value and volume are easier to teach with more than one model. These Maths Lab items give linking cubes, coloured rods, place-value cards and larger volume shapes, so a teacher can move between representations and quote the full set with the Base Ten Cubes.
- Interlocking Cubes — 1 cm cubes that link together.
- Cuisenaire Rods — rods of various lengths for number and fraction work.
- Place Value Cards Model — shows digit value and zero as a placeholder.
- Geometric Volumetric Set — large plastic shapes that can be filled to compare volumes.
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Last updated: 25 September 2026
