Welcome to the Volume Calculator documentation. Here you'll find comprehensive information about volume calculations, including formulas, definitions, unit conversions, and practical examples.
Volume is the amount of three-dimensional space enclosed by a closed surface. For example, the space that a substance (solid, liquid, gas, or plasma) or 3D shape occupies or contains.
Volume is often quantified numerically using the SI derived unit, the cubic metre. The volume of a container is generally understood to be the capacity of the container, i.e. the amount of fluid (gas or liquid) that the container could hold, rather than the amount of space the container itself displaces.
Volume is commonly measured in cubic units, such as:
| Shape | Formula | Variables | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cube | V = a³ |
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| Rectangular Prism | V = l × w × h |
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| Sphere | V = 4/3 × π × r³ |
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| Cylinder | V = π × r² × h |
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| Cone | V = 1/3 × π × r² × h |
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| Triangular Prism | V = 1/2 × b × h × l |
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| From | To | Conversion Factor | Formula |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cubic centimeters (cm³) | Cubic meters (m³) | 1 cm³ = 0.000001 m³ | m³ = cm³ × 10-6 |
| Cubic meters (m³) | Cubic centimeters (cm³) | 1 m³ = 1,000,000 cm³ | cm³ = m³ × 106 |
| Cubic inches (in³) | Cubic feet (ft³) | 1 in³ = 0.000578704 ft³ | ft³ = in³ 1,728 |
| Cubic feet (ft³) | Cubic inches (in³) | 1 ft³ = 1,728 in³ | in³ = ft³ × 1,728 |
| Cubic meters (m³) | Liters (L) | 1 m³ = 1,000 L | L = m³ × 1,000 |
| Liters (L) | Cubic meters (m³) | 1 L = 0.001 m³ | m³ = L × 0.001 |
General introduction to volume calculation with basic concepts and principles.
Read GuideStep-by-step guide to calculating the volume of a cube with examples.
Read GuideDetailed guide on calculating volume of rectangular boxes and prisms.
Read GuideComprehensive explanation of cylinder volume calculations with practical examples.
Read GuideTutorial on finding the volume of triangular prisms step by step.
Read GuideVolume Calculator offers an API that allows developers to integrate our volume calculation capabilities into their own applications.
For detailed information about API endpoints, authentication, and examples, please visit our API documentation page.
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