Volume of a Truncated Cone

Volume calculator for a truncated cone

Description, how many faces, edges and vertices are there in a truncated cone

A truncated cone is a cone with its tip cut off by a plane parallel to the base. It has two circular faces (a larger base and a smaller one) joined by a curved lateral surface, and it has no apex.

Examples of a truncated cone

You can find many truncated-cone-shaped objects: a bucket, a flowerpot, a plastic cup, a coffee filter or a lampshade. Can you think of any others? Leave us a comment in the box at the bottom of the page.

Formula for the volume of a truncated cone

To calculate the volume of a truncated cone you need the larger radius (R), the smaller radius (r) and the height (h). Multiply π by the height and by (R² + R×r + r²), then divide by 3. You can also use the online tool to calculate the volume automatically.

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