If comparing two identical cubes, which metric is better for understanding the amount of material needed to paint their surfaces?

When evaluating the space inside a water tank, which metric is more appropriate for determining its capacity?

In the context of shipping containers, which metric is more relevant for determining how much cargo they can hold?

When comparing two rectangular prisms, which metric is better for understanding the overall amount of material required for construction?

In the context of packaging, which metric is more relevant for determining the amount of material needed to cover the outer surface of a box?

 When considering the amount of material needed to create a rectangular prism-shaped box, which metric is more appropriate?

If determining the amount of paint needed to cover the exterior of a cylindrical tower, which metric is more appropriate?

In the context of a swimming pool, which metric provides a better understanding of the quantity of water it can hold?

  In architecture, when determining the quantity of material required to construct walls, floors, and ceilings, which metric is typically more useful?

When discussing the internal capacity of a box, which metric provides a better indication of its size?