Geometry
Spherical Cap Volume
Volume of a spherical cap of height h.
Formula
Formula
V = π h2 3r − h3
Variables
| Symbol | Definition | Type & range | Units | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| r | sphere radius | real number (ℝ) | — | input |
| h | cap height | real number (ℝ) | — | input |
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Worked examples
Example 1
Givenradius r = 5, cap height h = 2
Result54.45427266
Example 2
Givenradius r = 10, cap height h = 5
Result654.4984695