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Volume Calculator

This Volume Calculator helps you compute the volume of different 3D shapes including spheres, cubes, cylinders, cones, and more. It supports various unit systems and provides conversions between different volume units.

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The radius of the sphere

Enter dimensions to calculate volume

Understanding Volume Calculations

What is Volume?

Volume is the amount of three-dimensional space that a substance or object occupies. It is measured in cubic units (e.g., cubic meters, cubic feet, liters, gallons) and is essential for many practical applications.

Common Volume Formulas

Regular Shapes

Cube
Rectangular Prism
Sphere
Cylinder
Cone
  • Cube: V = s³ (where s is the length of a side)
  • Rectangular Prism: V = l × w × h (length × width × height)
  • Sphere: V = (4/3)πr³ (where r is the radius)
  • Cylinder: V = πr²h (where r is the radius and h is the height)
  • Cone: V = (1/3)πr²h

Applications

Construction and Architecture

  • Calculating concrete needed for foundations
  • Determining room space for ventilation
  • Planning storage capacity

Manufacturing

  • Product packaging design
  • Material requirements calculation
  • Storage container sizing

Everyday Use

  • Cooking and baking measurements
  • Tank and container capacity
  • Moving and storage planning

Unit Conversions

Common volume unit conversions:

  • 1 cubic meter = 1000 liters
  • 1 cubic foot = 7.48052 gallons (US)
  • 1 liter = 1000 cubic centimeters
  • 1 gallon (US) = 3.78541 liters

Tips for Accurate Volume Calculation

  1. Always use consistent units throughout your calculations
  2. Double-check measurements before calculating
  3. Consider irregular shapes as combinations of regular shapes
  4. Use appropriate precision for your application

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Mixing different unit systems
  • Forgetting to cube units when converting
  • Using diameter instead of radius in formulas
  • Not accounting for hollow spaces or wall thickness

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