How is the volume of a box calculated?

Multiply length × width × height. A box measuring 2 ft × 3 ft × 4 ft has a volume of 24 cubic feet. The calculator applies the right formula for whichever 3D shape you choose.

How is the volume of a cylinder calculated?

The formula is π × r² × h, where r is the radius of the circular base and h is the height. A cylinder with radius 3 and height 10 has a volume of about 282.7 cubic units.

How is the volume of a sphere calculated?

The formula is (4/3) × π × r³, where r is the radius. A sphere with radius 3 has a volume of about 113.1 cubic units, since 4/3 × π × 27 ≈ 113.1.

What is the difference between volume and capacity?

Volume is the amount of 3D space an object occupies, measured in cubic units. Capacity usually refers to the amount a container can hold, measured in liters or gallons. They relate through conversions.

How many liters are in a cubic meter?

One cubic meter equals exactly 1,000 liters. This makes metric volume conversions straightforward: a 2 m³ tank holds 2,000 liters.

Volume Calculator

Find the capacity of any common 3D shape. Pick a shape — cube, box, cylinder, sphere, or cone — enter its dimensions, and the volume calculator applies the correct formula and converts to liters and gallons.

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How to Use the Volume Calculator

Pick your shape.
Enter the dimensions (radius, height, sides).
Click Calculate to see volume in cubic units, liters, and gallons.

Formulas Used

Cube: s³ Box: LWH Cylinder: πr²h Sphere: 4/3πr³ Cone: ⅓πr²h

Example: A cylinder with radius 3 and height 10 has volume ≈ 282.7 cubic units ≈ 282.7 liters.

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