Volume of a cylinder in centimetres and litres

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Every day we are faced with a world of numbers, but it can be difficult to know what they mean.
The volume of a cylinder is measured in litres and centimetres.
But how do you convert from one unit to another? This web page will help you figure that out!

Cylinder Volume calculator using radius in centimetres

Radius centimetres
Height centimetres

Cubic centimetres
volume results

OR Litres
volume results

Cylinder Volume calculator using diameter in centimetres

Diameter centimetres
Height centimetres

Cubic centimetres
volume results

OR Litres
volume results


  • The volume of a cylinder is calculated by multiplying the area of the base, in square centimetres, by its height
  • This can be written as V = πr²h

How do I find the volume of a cylinder in litres?

1. Measure the diameter of the cylinder in centimetres.
2. Measure the height of the cylinder in centimetres.
3. Enter the measured values into the calculator above.
4. Click the Get Volum Results button to get your answer in cubic centimetres or litres.

Now you know how to convert volume measurements between liters and centimetres.
There are other cylinder calculators on this web site for feet, inches, metres to litres and gallons.
If you ever need help converting other units, we’ve got a whole Converter Section.

Volume of a cylinder in litres FAQ

Volume of a cylinder in litres using mm

10 mm = 1 cm.
Use the above calculator with mm divide by 10 for centimetres as the input. Click Get Volume Results. Answer appears in litres.

How to calculate volume of a cylinder

Volume of a cylinder = Pi x Radius squared x height.
It is quicker to enter the dimensions in the above calculator.
Calculator 1, input Radius and Height, Click Get Volume Results. Answer appears in litres or cubic centimetres.
Calculator 2, input Diameter and Height, Click Get Volume Results. Answer appears in litres or cubic centimetres.

Volume of a cylinder in litres calculator

Use the above calculators to input dimensions in centimetres with results in litres.

Volume of a hollow cylinder in liters

Measure the internal diameter and height of the cylinder in centimeters.
Use the 2nd calculator above. Input Diameter and Height. Answer appears in litres or cubic centimetres.
Alternatively, use Cylinder Volume Calculator in Feet and Inches

Volume of a cylinder cm to litres

The above calculator can accept cm inputs for a cylinder measurement with results in litres.

Volume of a cylinder in m3

Use Cylinder Volume Calculator in Metres and Centimetres Results are in m3 or litres.

Tank volume calculator

For tank volume calculation.
Use this for feet and inch cylinder measurements with results in gallons.
Use Cylinder Volume Calculator in Feet and Inches
Use this for metres and centimetres cylinder measurements with results in m3 or litres.
Use Cylinder Volume Calculator in Metres and Centimetres Results are in m3 or litres.