Math

Volume of a Hemisphere Calculator

Find the volume of a hemisphere from its radius.

Parameters Live Compute
Calculated Output
Volume 452.39
Formula: V = (2/3) π r³
Step-by-Step Breakdown
1. Values used:
2. Radius = 6
3.
4. Volume = 452.39
Did this calculator solve your problem today?
Report issue to loopingon.com
Sponsored

A hemisphere is half a sphere; its volume is half a sphere's volume.

The math behind it

V = (2/3)πr³, exactly half of the full sphere's (4/3)πr³.

Worked Example

Radius 6 → V = (2/3)π(216) ≈ 452.39.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does this compare to a cone of the same radius and height?

A hemisphere holds twice the volume of a cone with height equal to its radius.

Advertisement