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

rhd = 2r
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