1. What is Volume of 3 Dimensional Shapes?

Definition: This calculator computes the volume of common 3D shapes including rectangular prisms and cylinders.

Purpose: It helps in various fields like construction, engineering, and manufacturing to determine the space occupied by three-dimensional objects.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses different formulas based on shape:

Where:

• \( V \) — Volume (cubic units)
• \( L \) — Length (units)
• \( W \) — Width (units)
• \( H \) — Height (units)
• \( r \) — Radius (units)
• \( h \) — Height (units)

3. Importance of Volume Calculation

Details: Accurate volume calculations are essential for material estimation, storage capacity planning, structural analysis, and cost calculations.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips:

• Select the shape type (rectangular or cylindrical)
• Enter the required dimensions (all must be > 0)
• Use consistent units for all measurements

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What units should I use?
A: You can use any units (meters, feet, inches, etc.) as long as all dimensions use the same unit.

Q2: How precise are the calculations?
A: Results are precise to 3 decimal places. For cylindrical calculations, π is approximated to 15 decimal places.

Q3: Can I calculate volume for other shapes?
A: Currently supports rectangular prisms and cylinders. More shapes may be added in future updates.

Q4: Why is my cylindrical volume larger than expected?
A: Check if you entered diameter instead of radius. Remember radius = diameter/2.

Q5: How do I convert between different cubic units?
A: Use our Unit Conversion tool or multiply by the appropriate conversion factor (e.g., 1 cubic meter = 35.315 cubic feet).