Main Differences Between Surface Area and Volume

 

1. The Surface Area is a sum total of Area of the planes that form a surface/shape while Volume is the space enclosed within a figure/shape/surface.
2. The Surface Area is a 2-Dimensional concept with units m², cm² or mm² whereas Volume is a 3-Dimensional concept with m³, cm³ or mm³ as units.
3. Surface Area can be found for 2-D figures like Circle, Square, Rectangle but Volume cannot be found for them. While both can be found for 3-D solids/figures like Cube, Sphere, Cylinder, or Cone.
4. Surface Area is found for estimating area of walls to be painted while Volume is found to estimate storage capacity within walls.
5. The area is calculated by integrating the arc or the revolution of an arc (depending on the figure) while Volume is calculated by integrating the revolution of a surface. These methods are used while considering very complex functions and are a part of higher-level studies.