Cylinder Calculator
Calculate cylinder volume, surface area, lateral surface area, and base area instantly. Enter radius or diameter and height.
Input Dimensions
cm
cm
010
Cylinder Diagram
Radius (r)
Diameter (d)
Height (h)
Results
Volume (V)
0
cm³
V = πr²h
Lateral Surface Area
0
cm²
A = 2πrh
Total Surface Area
0
cm²
A = 2πr(r + h)
Base Area (one circle)
0
cm²
A = πr²
Cylinder Formulas
V = πr²h
Volume
A = 2πrh
Lateral Surface Area
A = 2πr² + 2πrh
Total Surface Area
A = πr²
Base Area (Circle)
About Cylinder Calculations
A cylinder is a three-dimensional shape with two parallel circular bases connected by a curved surface. It is one of the most common 3D shapes found in everyday objects like cans, pipes, and tubes.
Key Properties
- Radius (r): Distance from center to edge of base
- Diameter (d): Distance across the base (d = 2r)
- Height (h): Distance between the two bases
- Volume: Space enclosed by the cylinder
- Lateral Surface: Curved surface (no bases)
- Total Surface: All surfaces including bases
Common Applications
- Calculating tank or container capacity
- Pipe and tube measurements
- Can and bottle dimensions
- Column and pillar calculations
- Engineering and construction projects
- Manufacturing and packaging design