Volume Calculator
Calculate the volume of common 3D shapes.
About this Tool
The Volume Calculator computes the volume of several common three-dimensional shapes, including cubes, spheres, cylinders, and cuboids. Volume is the measure of the amount of space inside a solid figure, expressed in cubic units.
Common Use Cases
Shipping and Packaging
Calculate the volume of a box to determine shipping costs or how much it can hold.
Construction and Landscaping
Estimate the amount of material needed, such as concrete for a foundation or soil for a planter.
Cooking
Calculate the volume of ingredients needed when scaling recipes, especially for cylindrical or spherical containers.
Pro Tips
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Use Consistent Units
Ensure all your measurements are in the same unit (e.g., all in inches or all in centimeters). The result will be in the cubic version of that unit (e.g., cubic inches).
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Pi (π)
For calculations involving circles, like spheres and cylinders, the calculator uses the mathematical constant Pi (π ≈ 3.14159).
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Volume vs. Surface Area
Volume measures the space inside an object, while surface area measures the total area of its outer surfaces.