Last updated: March 2, 2026 by Maria Gonzalez

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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Maria Gonzalez

Registered Dietitian, RD, MPH

Maria is a Registered Dietitian with a Master's in Public Health. She focuses on evidence-based nutrition assessment tools including BMI, calorie calculations, and body composition analysis.

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