Volume is the amount of space that a three-dimensional object occupies. It is measured in cubic units, such as cubic centimeters (cm³), cubic meters (m³), cubic inches (in³), or cubic feet (ft³).

The calculations are mathematically precise based on the inputs provided. The accuracy of your results depends on the accuracy of your measurements. For most practical purposes, our calculator provides results with accuracy to two decimal places.

This calculator supports common 3D shapes including cubes, rectangular prisms, cylinders, cones, spheres, and pyramids. For more complex shapes, you may need to break them down into these basic shapes and calculate each separately.

Volume refers to the space occupied by a solid object, while capacity typically refers to the amount a container can hold. They're measured in the same units, but capacity often uses liters or gallons (1 L = 1000 cm³).

1 liter equals 1000 cubic centimeters (cm³). To convert from cubic centimeters to liters, divide the volume in cm³ by 1000. For example, 2500 cm³ = 2.5 liters.

Different 3D shapes have different volume formulas:

• Cube: V = s³ (side length cubed)
• Rectangular Prism: V = l × w × h (length × width × height)
• Cylinder: V = πr²h (π × radius squared × height)
• Cone: V = (1/3) × πr²h (1/3 × π × radius squared × height)
• Sphere: V = (4/3) × πr³ (4/3 × π × radius cubed)
• Pyramid: V = (1/3) × B × h (1/3 × base area × height)

Surface area is often needed alongside volume for many practical applications, such as determining how much material is needed to cover an object, calculating heat transfer, or estimating paint needed for a structure. Both measurements provide complete information about a 3D object's dimensions.

Yes, this calculator is useful for estimating volumes in construction projects. You can calculate concrete needed for a foundation, soil for excavation, gravel for a driveway, or water for a pool. However, for professional construction projects, we recommend adding a 5-10% margin to account for spillage and settling.