Volume Formula Sheet

Reference formulas for calculating the volume of common 3D shapes used in engineering, architecture, and geometry

Volume Formulas

Shape Volume (V)
Cube (side a) V = a³
Rectangular Prism (length l, width w, height h) V = l·w·h
Sphere (radius r) V = (4/3)·π·r³
Cylinder (radius r, height h) V = π·r²·h
Cone (radius r, height h) V = (1/3)·π·r²·h
Triangular Prism (base area A, height h) V = A·h
Hollow Cylinder (outer radius R, inner radius r, height h) V = π·h·(R² − r²)
Pyramid (base area A, height h) V = (1/3)·A·h

About the Volume Formula Sheet

This page provides a comprehensive reference for calculating volumes of common 3D shapes, including cubes, rectangular prisms, spheres, cylinders, cones, triangular prisms, pyramids, and hollow cylinders. It covers standard formulas for geometric, structural, and engineering calculations with clear, easy-to-use notation.

The volume formulas are essential for students, educators, engineers, architects, and designers to quickly determine the space occupied by solids, perform material estimation, and support structural or mechanical analysis. Accurate volume calculations are critical in construction, manufacturing, fluid dynamics, and CAD modeling.


Key Benefits and Applications


This Volume Formula Sheet is a practical tool for anyone needing fast, reliable references for calculating volumes of 3D objects in mathematics, engineering, architecture, and applied sciences.