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Sphere Calculator

Calculate the volume and surface area of a sphere from its radius, with a 3D diagram.

Volume (cubic units)
33.51
Surface area (square units)
50.27
Diagram

How it works

  1. 1Enter the sphere’s radius.
  2. 2Read the volume ((4/3)π r³) and surface area (4π r²).
  3. 3Check the 3D diagram for the labelled radius.

Use cases

  • Find the capacity of a spherical tank or ball.
  • Estimate material to cover a dome or sphere.
  • Check geometry homework on spheres.

Frequently asked questions

What is the volume of a sphere?

Volume = (4/3) × π × radius³. A sphere with radius 2 has a volume of about 33.51 cubic units.

What is the surface area of a sphere?

Surface area = 4 × π × radius². A radius of 2 gives about 50.27 square units.

Can I enter the diameter instead?

Enter the radius, which is half the diameter. For a diameter of 4, enter 2.

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