Last updated: March 2, 2026 by Dr. David Park

How to Calculate Cone Volume and Surface Area

Formula

Cone volume is one-third of a cylinder with the same base: V = (1/3) x pi x r² x h.

The slant height l = sqrt(r² + h²) is needed for the surface area formula.

Common use cases:

  • Ice cream cone volume estimation
  • Traffic cone material calculations
  • Funnel design and capacity

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Dr. David Park

Applied Mathematician, PhD Mathematics

David holds a PhD in Applied Mathematics from MIT. He has published research on numerical methods and computational algorithms used in engineering and scientific calculators.

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