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Truncated Cone Calculator

Find the volume, slant height and lateral area of a frustum (truncated cone).

Parameters Live Compute
Calculated Output
Volume 410.5
Slant height 8.246
Lateral area 207.25
Formula: V = ⅓πh(R² + Rr + r²)
Step-by-Step Breakdown
1. Values used:
2. Bottom radius = 5
3. Top radius = 3
4. Height = 8
5.
6. Volume = 410.5
7. Slant height = 8.246
8. Lateral area = 207.25
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A truncated cone (frustum) is a cone with its tip sliced off parallel to the base.

The math behind it

Volume = ⅓πh(R² + Rr + r²). Slant height = √(h² + (R − r)²). Lateral area = π(R + r)·slant.

Worked Example

R = 5, r = 3, h = 8 → volume ≈ 410.5.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if R equals r?

It becomes a cylinder, V = πR²h.

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