Volume Calculator

Calculate the volume of 3D shapes including cubes, spheres, cylinders, cones, and rectangular prisms. Enter the required dimensions and get instant results with visual diagrams.

Cube Volume

s side (s)
Formula: V = s³

Examples

Example 1: Cube

Given: Side = 4 cm

Solution:

V = s³ = 4³ = 64 cm³

Example 2: Sphere

Given: Radius = 3 m

Solution:

V = (4/3)πr³ = (4/3)π × 27 = 36π ≈ 113.1 m³

Example 3: Cylinder

Given: r = 5 in, h = 10 in

Solution:

V = πr²h = π × 25 × 10 = 250π ≈ 785.4 in³

Example 4: Rectangular Prism

Given: l=6, w=4, h=3 ft

Solution:

V = 6 × 4 × 3 = 72 ft³

Example 5: Cone

Given: r = 6 cm, h = 8 cm

Solution:

V = (1/3)π × 36 × 8 = 96π ≈ 301.6 cm³

About Volume Calculations

What is Volume?

Volume is the amount of three-dimensional space enclosed by a closed surface. It is measured in cubic units such as cubic meters (m³), cubic centimeters (cm³), or cubic feet (ft³).

Volume Formulas Summary

Shape Formula Variables
Cube V = s³ s = side length
Sphere V = (4/3)πr³ r = radius
Cylinder V = πr²h r = radius, h = height
Rectangular Prism V = l × w × h l = length, w = width, h = height
Cone V = (1/3)πr²h r = radius, h = height

Relationships Between Shapes

  • Cone vs Cylinder: A cone has 1/3 the volume of a cylinder with the same base and height.
  • Cube as Prism: A cube is a special rectangular prism where all sides are equal.
  • Sphere in Cylinder: A sphere inscribed in a cylinder occupies about 2/3 of the cylinder's volume.

Practical Applications

  • Calculating container capacity (tanks, boxes, bottles)
  • Construction materials estimation (concrete, soil, water)
  • Manufacturing and packaging design
  • Science and engineering calculations
  • Cooking and baking measurements