The volume V of a cylinder can be calculated using the formula:
V = πr²h
where:
- V is the volume of the cylinder
- r is the radius of the base of the cylinder
- h is the height of the cylinder
- π is a constant approximately equal to 3.14159
To find the volume, simply plug in the values of r and h into the formula. For instance, if the radius is 3 units and the height is 5 units, you would calculate:
V = π(3)²(5)
This simplifies to:
V = π(9)(5) = 45π
So, the volume of the cylinder is 45π cubic units. Remember, the volume will always be in terms of π unless you substitute π with its approximate numerical value.