How to use the cylinder calculator
Compute volume and surface area of a cylinder. Enter radius, height in the fields above; the volume, lateral surface area, total surface area are computed instantly and plotted on the chart so you can see how the answer changes.
Formula
Variables
- r — Radius
- h — Height
Worked example
With radius = 4, height = 10, the calculator gives volume ≈ 502.6548; lateral surface area ≈ 251.3274; total surface area ≈ 351.8584.
Frequently asked questions
What is the formula for the cylinder calculation?
Volume = π × r × r × h. Lateral surface area = 2 × π × r × h. Total surface area = 2 × π × r × (r+h). Here r is radius, h is height.
What inputs do I need for the cylinder calculator?
You need radius, height. Each field is pre-filled with a typical example so you can see how the result responds as you edit the numbers.
How do I use this calculator?
Type values into the input fields. Results and the chart update instantly. Use Reset to restore the example values, Copy results to paste them elsewhere, or Share to copy a link that preserves your inputs.
Is the result exact?
Calculations use standard formulas and double-precision arithmetic, then display about seven significant figures. Real-world measurements carry uncertainty, so treat results as estimates unless your inputs are exact.