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Volume Calculator

Find the volume of a box, cylinder, sphere, cone or cube.

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How the Volume Calculator Works

Volume measures the space a three-dimensional solid holds, in cubic units. Choose a solid and this calculator asks only for the measurements it needs, then applies the standard formula: box (length×width×height), cube (a³), cylinder (πr²h), sphere (4⁄3πr³) and cone (⅓πr²h).

Keep every measurement in the same unit and the result is in that unit cubed — cubic inches, cubic feet, litres and so on. It’s handy for tanks, containers, shipping, concrete and science problems.

volume depends on solid — e.g. box = l×w×h, sphere = 4⁄3πr³

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you calculate volume?

By the shape of the solid: a box is length×width×height, a cylinder is π×radius²×height, and a sphere is four-thirds π times the radius cubed.

What units is volume in?

Cubic units of whatever you entered — cubic inches, cubic feet, cubic centimetres. 1 cubic foot is about 7.48 US gallons.

How do I find the volume of a tank?

Use the cylinder formula for a round tank (radius and height) or the box formula for a rectangular one, then convert cubic feet to gallons if needed.

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