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How to Use Volume Calculator

Calculate the volume of cubes, boxes, cylinders, spheres, hemispheres, cones, pyramids, prisms, capsules and ellipsoids in liters, gallons and cubic units.

About this tool

Calculate the volume of cubes, cylinders, spheres, cones, pyramids and more.

How to use Volume Calculator

  1. Choose the shape and unit.
  2. Enter the dimensions.
  3. Read the volume in cubic units, liters and gallons.

Worked example

A cylinder with a 5 cm radius and 12 cm height holds about 942 cm³, just under a liter.

How many liters are in a cubic meter?

1,000 liters. A liter is the volume of a 10 cm cube.

What is a frustum?

A cone with its top cut off, like a bucket.

Put this guide into practice

  • Volume Calculator — Calculate the volume of cubes, cylinders, spheres, cones, pyramids and more.

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