Cube Nets No timer. Just curiosity.
A SHAPE INVESTIGATION

How many nets of a cube can you find?

Build six joined squares, then put your idea to the test.

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1 of 11 nets foundTake your time. Keep investigating.
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Build your net

6 / 6 squares
Drag a square, or click it then click an empty square to move it. Click empty paper to add a face.
2

Test the fold

3D PREVIEW
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Start with the example. Will all six faces fit?

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Your discoveries 1 recorded

Turn or flip any net. Drag its ⠿ handle to move it. Click a picture to explore it again.

1 of 11 different nets
LET’S INVESTIGATE

From squares to a cube

  1. Click on the grid to make a shape with six squares. Join them along their edges.
  2. Predict what will happen, then press Fold it. You can also move the slider slowly.
  3. When it makes a cube, record your net and try another idea.
  4. In Your discoveries, turn or flip any net. Drag its ⠿ handle to move it, or focus the handle and use your arrow keys. Use the optional hint if you get stuck.
  5. Use Compare nets to look for shapes that match after a turn or a flip.

How many different nets of a cube can you find? There are eleven to discover.

A fresh investigation?

This clears the shapes recorded during this visit and brings back the example.