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Cone Calculator

Free online cone calculator tool.

What Is a Cone Calculator?

The Cone Volume Calculator finds the cubic capacity of a right circular cone. The formula for the volume of a cone is exactly one-third the volume of a cylinder with the same base and height. This free online tool is useful for cone volume calculator, cone calculator, cone capacity calculator. Common use cases include geometry, containers, engineering, volume calculations, and math homework. It is designed for quick browser-based calculations and is suitable for homework, programming, study, everyday math, and checking results.

How to Use This Cone Calculator

  1. 1
    Enter RadiusType the radius of the circular base.
  2. 2
    Enter HeightType the perpendicular height from the base to the apex.
  3. 3
    CalculateThe tool applies (1/3)πr²h.
  4. 4
    Review VolumeThe result is expressed in cubic units.
  5. 5
    Check UnitsUse compatible units for radius and height.

Frequently Asked Questions

No! The height must be the straight perpendicular line from the center of the base to the top point. Slant length is the distance along the outside surface.
Yes. The volume formula works for oblique cones as long as the height is the perpendicular distance from the base plane to the apex.
A frustum is a cone with the top chopped off. This calculator only works for complete, pointed cones.