Choose a solid, enter the measurements it needs and get its volume. The formula used is shown too.
Result
This result is an estimate only. Check with your bank or the relevant authority before making decisions.
How it is calculated
Cuboid = a × b × h
Cube = a³
Cylinder = π × a² × h (a is the radius)
Sphere = 4/3 × π × a³ (a is the radius)
Cone = ⅓ × π × a² × h (a is the radius)
If a shape needs b or h and it is empty, the calculator shows an error. Results are shown to four decimal places.
Worked example
Cuboid 5 × 4 × 3 = 60
Cube with side 5 = 125
Sphere with radius 3 = 113.0973
Cylinder with radius 2 and height 5 = 62.8319
Cone with radius 3 and height 4 = 37.6991
Why your number may differ
All measurements must use the same unit. Enter the radius, not the diameter, for the cylinder, sphere and cone. If your textbook uses 22/7 for π, the answer can differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
Which fields do I fill in for each shape?
Cuboid: a, b and h. Cube: a. Cylinder: a (radius) and h. Sphere: a (radius). Cone: a (radius) and h.
Is a the radius or the diameter?
For the cylinder, sphere and cone, a is the radius. If you have the diameter, divide it by 2 first.
What unit is the volume in?
Volume is in cubic units. If your measurements are in centimetres, the volume is in cubic centimetres.