Cylinder Volume Calculator in Centimeters (cm)
Calculate cylinder volume directly from centimeter measurements. Enter your radius or diameter and height in centimeters below to find volume in cubic centimeters, milliliters, and liters.
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Calculating cylinder volume in centimeters
To calculate the volume of a cylinder using centimeters, measure the radius (r) and height (h) in centimeters. Apply the standard geometric formula: Volume = π × r² × h. The resulting number represents the volume in cubic centimeters (cm³).
Because 1 cubic centimeter equals 1 milliliter (mL), and 1,000 cubic centimeters equals 1 liter (L), converting your answer to liquid units is immediate: divide by 1,000 to determine volume in liters.
Step-by-step centimeter calculation example
Suppose you have a cylindrical container with a radius of 5 cm and a height of 20 cm:
- Step 1: Square the radius: 5 cm × 5 cm = 25 cm².
- Step 2: Multiply by π (3.14159): 3.14159 × 25 = 78.54 cm² (base area).
- Step 3: Multiply by height: 78.54 cm² × 20 cm = 1,570.80 cm³.
- Step 4: Convert to liters: 1,570.80 ÷ 1,000 = 1.571 liters (1,570.8 mL).
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