Volume Calculator CalculatorScale.com
3D Geometry Suite 11 3D Solids

Volume Calculator

Calculate the exact volume and liquid capacity of 11 three-dimensional shapes with automatic metric and imperial unit conversions, wireframe diagrams, and step-by-step formulas.

1Sphere Volume Calculator

Formula: V = 4/3 π r³

r

2Cone Volume Calculator

Formula: V = 1/3 π r² h

rh

3Cube Volume Calculator

Formula: V = a³

a

4Cylinder Volume Calculator

Formula: V = π r² h

rh

5Rectangular Tank / Prism Volume Calculator

Formula: V = l × w × h

lwh

6Capsule Volume Calculator

Formula: V = π r² (4/3 r + h)

hr

7Spherical Cap Volume Calculator

Formula: V = 1/3 π h² (3R - h) = 1/6 π h (3r² + h²)

Enter any 2 values to solve the cap.

rh

8Conical Frustum Volume Calculator

Formula: V = 1/3 π h (r² + rR + R²)

rRh

9Ellipsoid Volume Calculator

Formula: V = 4/3 π a b c

ab

10Square Pyramid Volume Calculator

Formula: V = 1/3 a² h

ah

11Tube / Hollow Cylinder Volume Calculator

Formula: V = π l / 4 (d₁² - d₂²)

d₂l

Comprehensive Guide to Volume, 3D Geometry & Liquid Capacity

Volume is the quantity of three-dimensional space enclosed by a closed boundary or surface, for example, the space that a substance (solid, liquid, gas, or plasma) or shape occupies or contains.

SI Unit & Capacity Relationships

The SI unit of volume is the cubic meter (m³). By definition:

1 m³ = 1,000 Liters (L)
1 L = 1,000 cm³ = 1 dm³
1 m³ ≈ 264.172 US Gallons

Volume Derivations & Calculus of Solids of Revolution

The Disk Integration Method

Rotating a curve y = f(x) about the x-axis integrates infinitesimal circular disks of area π y²:

V = π ∫ [f(x)]² dx

Archimedes' Fluid Displacement

The volume of any irregularly shaped solid submerged in a fluid equals the volume of fluid displaced:

V_solid = V_final - V_initial

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you calculate the volume of a hollow cylinder or pipe?

Subtract the volume of the inner void cylinder from the outer solid cylinder: V = π l / 4 × (d₁² - d₂²), where d₁ is the outer diameter, d₂ is the inner diameter, and l is the pipe length.

What is the difference between volume and capacity?

Volume refers to the amount of three-dimensional space a solid object occupies, measured in cubic units (m³, ft³). Capacity refers to the maximum volume of liquid or gas a container can hold, typically measured in liters, milliliters, or gallons.

How do you convert cubic meters to US gallons?

Multiply the volume in cubic meters by 264.172. For example, a 10 m³ swimming pool holds approximately 2,641.72 US gallons of water.

What is a conical frustum?

A conical frustum is the solid portion of a cone that lies between two parallel planes cutting across it perpendicular to its central axis. It resembles a truncated cone or bucket.