Right Cylinder Calculator
Right Cylinder: calculate results from explicit inputs, with a formula and worked example.
Formula
- Use the units shown beside each field.
- Results update automatically whenever you change an input.
- Displayed values use up to four decimal places, or scientific notation for very small or large numbers. Calculations use standard floating-point arithmetic; exact integer and fraction tools identify their own precision rules.
- Euclidean geometry. Use one consistent length unit; areas and volumes use its square and cube. Degenerate shapes are rejected. Very thin shapes may lose floating-point precision. Cylinder/tank is full; partial-fill volume is outside this tool.
Example Calculation
- Radius: 3 units
- Height: 4 units
Radius 3 and height 4 give volume 36π and closed surface area 42π.
Frequently asked questions
How do I use this calculator?
Enter radius, height. The result updates automatically. Use Reset to restore the example values.
What method does it use?
V = πr²h; lateral area = 2πrh; closed surface = 2πr(r+h). Euclidean geometry. Use one consistent length unit; areas and volumes use its square and cube. Degenerate shapes are rejected. Very thin shapes may lose floating-point precision. Cylinder/tank is full; partial-fill volume is outside this tool.
Why might a rounded result differ?
The calculation keeps full numeric precision internally, then rounds the displayed result. Rounding intermediate steps by hand can produce a slightly different answer.
Are my inputs saved online?
No. This calculator processes your inputs in your browser. A recently used list stores only calculator names on this device, not your entered values.
Check the assumptions and units before using this result. Read about calculation methods.