Cylinder Volume Formula
This page examines the properties of a right circular cylinder. A cylinder has a radius (r) and a height (h) (see picture below).
This shape is similar to a soda can. Each cylinder has a radius and height as you can see in the diagram below.
Practice Problems on Area of a Cylinder
Problem 1
What is the volume of the cylinder with a radius of 2 and a height of 6?
Use the formula for the volume of a cylinder as shown below.
- Volume = Π *(r)2 (h)
- Volume = Π *(2)2 (6) = 24 Π
Problem 2
What is the volume of the cylinder with a radius of 3 and a height of 5?
Use the formula for the volume of a cylinder as shown below.
- Volume = Π *(r)2 (h)
- Volume = Π *(3)2 (5) = 45 Π
Problem 3
What is the area of the cylinder with a radius of 6 and a height of 7?
Use the area of a cylinder formula.
- Volume = Π *(r)2 (h)
- Volume = Π *(6)2 (7) = 252 Π
