Cone Volume & Area Calculator
Enter the radius and height of a right circular cone to find its total volume and surface area. Perfect for engineering, packaging design, and geometry homework.
Volume ($V$)
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Surface Area ($A$)
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Slant Height ($l$)
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Mathematical Foundations
A cone is a three-dimensional shape that tapers smoothly from a flat circular base to a point called the apex. The calculations rely on these standard formulas:
- Volume: $V = \frac{1}{3}\pi r^2 h$ (Exactly one-third of a cylinder with the same dimensions)
- Slant Height: $l = \sqrt{r^2 + h^2}$ (Using the Pythagorean theorem)
- Surface Area: $A = \pi r(r + l)$ (Includes both the circular base and the curved lateral side)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is "Slant Height"? +
Slant height ($l$) is the distance from the apex down the side of the cone to the edge of the circular base. It is always longer than the vertical height ($h$) because it represents the hypotenuse of a right triangle formed inside the cone.
Does this work for "Oblique" cones? +
The Volume formula remains the same for oblique cones (cones where the apex is not centered), but the Surface Area formula is significantly more complex and is not covered by this standard right-circular cone calculator.
How do I find only the "curved" area? +
The total surface area includes the base. If you only want the "Lateral Surface Area" (the part you would wrap around a party hat), use the formula $\pi r l$.
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