Does shape of ice affect melting time?
On One Hand: Surface Area and VolumeThe melting time of ice depends on its ratio of surface area to volume. If two ice cubes in the same location have the same volume, but one has a larger surface area, the ice cube with more surface area will melt faster than the one with less surface area.On the Other: Different ShapesWhen making ice in different shapes, the ice cubes will not necessarily have different surface areas. For example, a heart-shaped ice cube could have the same surface area and volume as an ice cube in a cylindrical shape.Bottom LineIt is not technically the shape of the ice that affects its melting time, but rather the surface area of the ice.
