Geometry formula reference

Cone Volume

Calculates the volume of a right circular cone.

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LaTeXV=\frac{1}{3}\pi r^2h

Variables

  • r: base radius
  • h: perpendicular height

How to use this formula

Calculates the volume of a right circular cone.

Important notes

  • The volume is one third of the matching cylinder.

Quick example

r=3,h=4 gives V=12π.

Applicability, worked calculation, and verification

Assumptions and domain checks

  • The volume is one third of the matching cylinder.
  • For the Cone Volume, every denominator must be nonzero, and the numerator and denominator must remain correctly grouped.
  • Use one consistent unit system and confirm whether lengths, areas, volumes, and angles use the dimensions implied by the formula.

Worked example

Input

Output

r=3,h=4 gives V=12π.

Common mistakes

  • When copying Cone Volume, keep the complete numerator and denominator grouped; a missing brace or parenthesis changes the result.
  • For the Cone Volume, do not report a length, area, or volume with the wrong unit dimension, and keep intermediate precision until the final rounding step.

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Use Cone Volume in your own work

  1. Check the domainMatch the variables and assumptions to the problem before substituting values.
  2. Copy the exact notationPreserve grouping, signs, and exponents in V=\frac{1}{3}\pi r^2h.
  3. Edit or convertOpen the expression in the LaTeX editor, then export it for your document or web page.

Review and verification

Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

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Formula references

  • Algebra and Trigonometry 2eOpenStax, Rice University — Reviewed algebra, functions, sequences, trigonometry, and analytic geometry definitions and examples.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Cone Volume used for?

Calculates the volume of a right circular cone.

Can I copy this formula as LaTeX?

Yes. Copy V=\frac{1}{3}\pi r^2h or open it in the LaTeX editor.

What should I check before using it?

Confirm that each variable, unit, domain restriction, and assumption matches the problem.

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