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Volume of a cylinder

Volume = area of the circle base × height = πr²h.

The common mistake

Using the diameter as r, or using circumference instead of area for the base.

Instead: Find the base area πr² with the radius, then multiply by the height.

Worked example with Guide me

A cylinder has radius 3 and height 10. Find its volume.

  1. Sugar · Base area?
    Student · 9π.
  2. Sugar · Times the height?
    Student · 90π.

Answer: 90π ≈ 282.7 cubic units

Try 3 practice questions

  1. 1. Radius 2, height 5?

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    20π ≈ 62.8

  2. 2. Diameter 8, height 3?

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    48π ≈ 150.8

  3. 3. Radius 1, height 7?

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    7π ≈ 22.0

Quick answers

What is the most common mistake with volume of a cylinder?
Using the diameter as r, or using circumference instead of area for the base.
How do I get volume of a cylinder right?
Find the base area πr² with the radius, then multiply by the height.
Can you show a worked example?
A cylinder has radius 3 and height 10. Find its volume. 90π ≈ 282.7 cubic units

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