Geometry formula reference

Cylinder Volume

Calculates the volume of a right circular cylinder.

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LaTeXV=\pi r^2h

Variables

  • r: radius
  • h: height

How to use this formula

Calculates the volume of a right circular cylinder.

Important notes

  • Use cubic units.

Quick example

r=2,h=5 gives V=20π.

Applicability, worked calculation, and verification

Assumptions and domain checks

  • 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=2,h=5 gives V=20π.

Common mistakes

  • Before substituting values into Cylinder Volume, map each variable to its definition and preserve every sign, exponent, subscript, and grouping mark.
  • For the Cylinder Volume, do not report a length, area, or volume with the wrong unit dimension, and keep intermediate precision until the final rounding step.

Continue the workflow

Use Cylinder 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=\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 Cylinder Volume used for?

Calculates the volume of a right circular cylinder.

Can I copy this formula as LaTeX?

Yes. Copy V=\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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