1. What is Cylinder Volume?

The volume of a cylinder represents the amount of three-dimensional space it occupies. It's commonly used in engineering, construction, and fluid capacity calculations.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the cylinder volume formula:

Where:

• \( V \) — Volume in cubic meters (m³)
• \( r \) — Radius of the base in meters (m)
• \( h \) — Height of the cylinder in meters (m)
• \( \pi \) — Mathematical constant (approximately 3.14159)

Explanation: The formula calculates the area of the circular base (πr²) and multiplies it by the height (h) to get the volume.

3. Importance of Volume Calculation

Details: Calculating cylinder volume is essential for determining storage capacity, material requirements, and fluid containment in tanks, pipes, and containers.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter both radius and height in meters. All values must be positive numbers. The calculator will automatically use the precise value of π for calculations.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What units should I use?
A: This calculator uses meters for all measurements. If you have measurements in other units, convert them to meters first.

Q2: Can I calculate diameter instead of radius?
A: Yes, but remember to divide diameter by 2 to get radius before using the calculator.

Q3: How precise is the calculation?
A: The calculator uses double-precision floating point arithmetic with π accurate to 15 decimal places.

Q4: Does this work for hollow cylinders?
A: For hollow cylinders (pipes), calculate both outer and inner volumes and subtract to get the material volume.

Q5: Can this be used for liquid volume in tanks?
A: Yes, for vertical cylindrical tanks. For horizontal tanks, more complex calculations are needed.