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Cylinder Volume Calculator

Enter the radius and height to find a cylinder’s volume and surface area.

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Lateral surface area
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Total surface area
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Cylinder Volume Calculator by TheCalcTools

How the Cylinder Volume Calculator works

Enter the radius and the height in the same unit.

Volume is the base area πr² times the height.

Total surface area adds the two circular ends to the curved side.

The formula

V = πr²hLateral area = 2πrh

Worked example

Using the default values shown in the calculator:

Radius (r)4
Height (h)10
  1. Base area = π × 4² = 50.27, so volume = 50.27 × 10 = 502.65.
  2. Lateral area = 2 × π × 4 × 10 = 251.33.
  3. Total area = 351.86.

Result:

Volume502.6548
Lateral surface area251.3274
Total surface area351.8584

Frequently asked questions

How many litres is a cylinder?

Work in centimetres to get cm³, then divide by 1000 to get litres.

What if I know the diameter?

Halve it to get the radius.

Sources and further reading

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