Cylinder Surface Area Calculator

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Quick Guide

Enter the radius and height of your cylinder, select units, and click Calculate to get both surface area and volume.

Formulas used:
• Surface Area = 2πr(r + h)
• Volume = πr²h

This calculator finds the surface area and volume of a cylinder using simple formulas.

How to Use This Tool

Follow these step-by-step instructions:

  1. Enter a positive number for the radius. This value shows the circle's measurement.
  2. Enter a positive number for the height. This value shows how tall the cylinder is.
  3. Select the measurement units. You can choose from centimeters, meters, inches, feet, or millimeters.
  4. Click the "Calculate" button. Results display on the screen.

Input Field Details

The radius field accepts any positive number. The height field accepts any positive number. The units list lets you decide your measurement system.

Understanding the Output

The tool shows the cylinder's surface area and volume. It also provides a breakdown of how each value is calculated.

Limitations and Special Notes

Only valid positive numbers are accepted. Do not use negative numbers or zeros. The tool may not work well with extremely large numbers.

Common Use Cases

This calculator helps with school projects and engineering tasks. It is useful for estimating materials in construction and designing containers.

Try this cylinder surface area calculator and save time on manual calculations. It gives you quick and clear results.