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The circular cylinder volume formula calculates the amount of three-dimensional space enclosed by a right circular cylinder. It's a fundamental calculation in geometry with applications in engineering, architecture, and various scientific fields.
The calculator uses the cylinder volume formula:
Where:
Explanation: The formula multiplies the area of the circular base (πr²) by the height of the cylinder to determine the total volume.
Details: Calculating cylinder volume is essential for determining capacity of containers, pipes, and tanks; material requirements in construction; and fluid dynamics calculations in engineering applications.
Tips: Enter both radius and height in the same units. Values must be positive numbers. The result will be in cubic units of the input measurement.
Q1: What if my cylinder is not a right circular cylinder?
A: This formula only works for right circular cylinders where the sides are perpendicular to the base. For oblique cylinders, different calculations are needed.
Q2: Can I use different units for radius and height?
A: No, both measurements must be in the same units to get a correct volume calculation in cubic units.
Q3: How accurate is the π value used in calculations?
A: The calculator uses PHP's built-in M_PI constant which provides π to about 14 decimal places, ensuring high precision.
Q4: What's the difference between volume and surface area?
A: Volume measures the 3D space inside the cylinder, while surface area measures the total area of all surfaces (including both bases and the curved side).
Q5: Can this calculator handle very large or very small values?
A: Yes, within the limits of PHP's floating-point number system, which can handle values from about 1.8e-308 to 1.8e+308.