Volume Calculator

Calculate volume and surface area of common 3D shapes: cube, rectangular prism, sphere, and cylinder.

Calculate Cube Volume

Calculate Rectangular Prism Volume

Calculate Sphere Volume

Calculate Cylinder Volume

Volume Formulas

Cube

V = a³

Surface Area: SA = 6a²

Rectangular Prism

V = l × w × h

Surface Area: SA = 2(lw + lh + wh)

Sphere

V = (4/3)πr³

Surface Area: SA = 4πr²

Cylinder

V = πr²h

Surface Area: SA = 2πr(r + h)

How to Use This Calculator

1

Choose Shape

Select the tab for the 3D shape you want to calculate: cube, rectangular prism, sphere, or cylinder.

2

Enter Dimensions

Input the required measurements. Different shapes need different dimensions (side, radius, length, width, height).

3

Calculate

Click Calculate to get both volume and surface area instantly.

Example Calculations

Storage Box

A box is 10cm × 8cm × 6cm. What is its volume?

Solution: V = 10 × 8 × 6 = 480 cm³

Basketball

A basketball has a radius of 12cm. What is its volume?

Solution: V = (4/3)π × 12³ = 7,238.23 cm³

Where Volume Calculations Are Used

Shipping & Packaging

Calculate package sizes, shipping costs, and storage capacity. Essential for logistics, warehousing, and e-commerce businesses.

Construction & Architecture

Estimate concrete needed, calculate room volumes for HVAC systems, and determine material quantities for building projects.

Chemistry & Laboratory

Measure liquid volumes, calculate solution concentrations, and prepare chemical mixtures with precise measurements in lab work.

Cooking & Food Service

Measure ingredients, calculate serving sizes, and determine container capacities for recipes and food preparation.

Engineering & Manufacturing

Design tanks, containers, and mechanical parts. Calculate material volumes, fluid capacities, and component dimensions.

Education & Science

Fundamental concept in geometry, physics, and mathematics. Used in problem-solving, experiments, and academic coursework.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is volume?

Volume is the amount of 3D space occupied by an object. It's measured in cubic units (cm³, m³, etc.). Volume tells you how much space is inside a 3D shape.

What units should I use?

You can use any unit (cm, m, inches, feet), but all measurements for one calculation must use the same unit. The volume result will be in cubic units of your input.