As a subject matter expert in geometry and spatial analysis, I can provide you with an estimation of the volume of a regular M&M candy. M&M's are small, round, and have a uniform shape, which makes them ideal for calculating volume using the formula for a sphere. However, the exact dimensions of M&M's can vary slightly, and they are not perfect spheres due to their flat faces.

The formula to calculate the volume \( V \) of a sphere is given by:
\[ V = \frac{4}{3} \pi r^3 \]
where \( r \) is the radius of the sphere.

For a regular M&M, the diameter is approximately 0.85 cm (or 8.5 mm), which means the radius \( r \) would be about 0.425 cm (or 4.25 mm). Using this radius, we can calculate the volume:

\[ V = \frac{4}{3} \pi (0.425)^3 \]
\[ V \approx \frac{4}{3} \pi (0.729375) \]
\[ V \approx 1.07 \pi \]
\[ V \approx 3.37 \text{ cm}^3 \]

So, the volume of a regular M&M is approximately 3.37 cubic centimeters.

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