Conical frustum volume
Conical frustum volume: use first radius, second radius, perpendicular height. Review the formula, worked example and calculation steps.
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Formula & explanation
V = πh(R²+Rr+r²)/3
Variables & units
- First radius
- m · minimum 0, maximum 1000000000000
- Second radius
- m · minimum 0, maximum 1000000000000
- Perpendicular height
- m · minimum 0, maximum 1000000000000
Worked example
Radii 3 and 1, height 6 give 26π m³.
Assumptions
Radii refer to parallel circular ends; height is perpendicular, not the slant length.
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