What is the Formula for the Volume of a Cylinder?

What is the Formula for the Volume of a Cylinder?

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Did you know that you can use the formula for the area of a circle to find the formula for the volume of a cylinder? In this tutorial, you'll see how to do just that! Watch this tutorial to learn about the formula for the volume of a cylinder.

Keywords:

  • volume
  • cylinder
  • base times height
  • base
  • height
  • area of circle
  • circle pi
  • r2
  • radius

Background Tutorials

  • Know the formulas for the area and circumference of a circle and use them to solve problems; give an informal derivation of the relationship between the circumference and area of a circle.

      • What is a Circle?What is a Circle?

      What is a Circle?

      Circles are a fundamental part of math! In this tutorial, you'll be introduced to circles and see the different parts of a circle such as the diameter, radius, and chord. Check out this tutorial to learn about circles!

  • Know the formulas for the volumes of cones, cylinders, and spheres and use them to solve real-world and mathematical problems.

      • What is a Cylinder?What is a Cylinder?

      What is a Cylinder?

      Soda cans, coffee cans, and some candles are just a few examples of cylinders. In this tutorial, you'll see what defines a cylinder. You'll also see the different parts of a cylinder. Take a look!

Further Exploration

  • Know the formulas for the volumes of cones, cylinders, and spheres and use them to solve real-world and mathematical problems.

      • How Do You Find the Volume of a Cylinder?How Do You Find the Volume of a Cylinder?

      How Do You Find the Volume of a Cylinder?

      The volume of a cylinder is the amount of space that will fit inside it. You can use the formula for the volume of a cylinder to find that amount! In this tutorial, see how to use that formula and the radius and height of the cylinder to find the volume. Check it out!