Volume Calculator
Calculate the volume of various 3D shapes with step-by-step solutions.
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Understanding Volume Calculations
What is Volume?
Volume is the amount of three-dimensional space enclosed by a closed surface. It is measured in cubic units, such as cubic meters (m³), cubic centimeters (cm³), or cubic feet (ft³).
Volume is an important measurement in many fields, including:
- Engineering and construction
- Manufacturing and product design
- Physics and fluid dynamics
- Shipping and logistics
- Cooking and food preparation
Unit Conversions
- 1 m³ = 1,000,000 cm³
- 1 m³ = 1,000,000,000 mm³
- 1 m³ = 35.3147 ft³
- 1 ft³ = 1,728 in³
- 1 m³ = 1,000 liters
- 1 ft³ = 7.48052 gallons (US)
- 1 liter = 0.001 m³
Volume Formulas for Common Shapes
Tips for Accurate Measurements
- Use the same unit of measurement for all dimensions
- Measure from the outside edges for external volume
- Measure from the inside edges for internal volume (capacity)
- For irregular shapes, consider using water displacement method
- Double-check your measurements before calculating
- Round your final answer to a reasonable number of decimal places