Volume of Cone Formula
This formula calculates the volume of a cone given the radius and height.
Formula Terms
| Expression | Description |
|---|---|
| The volume of the cone. | |
| The circle constant (pi). | |
| The radius of the circular base of the cone. | |
| The height of the cone. |
To calculate the volume of a cone given the radius and the height , substitute the values in for the variables in the formula.
Evaluate the exponent expression and combine like terms. To approximate the volume, substitute the value of as .
The volume of the cone is equal to cube units or approximately cube units.
The area of a circle is given by the geometric constant π (pi) multiplied by the radius of the circle squared (A = πr²).
The volume of a cylinder is equal to π multiplied by its radius squared and its height (V = πr²h).