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Sphere Calculator

Calculate sphere volume and surface area

Units

Volume

523.60

cu ft

Surface Area

314.16

sq ft

Diameter

10.00

ft

Sphere Preview

r = 5 ft

Volume

523.60 cu ft

Surface Area

314.16 sq ft

Formulas Used

Sphere Volume

Volume = (4/3) × π × r³

The volume of a sphere is four-thirds times pi times the radius cubed.

Where:

r= Radius of the sphere
π= Pi, approximately 3.14159

Sphere Surface Area

Surface Area = 4 × π × r²

The total surface area of a sphere is four times pi times the radius squared.

Where:

r= Radius of the sphere
π= Pi, approximately 3.14159

Example Calculations

1Sphere with Radius 5

Inputs

Radius5

Result

Volume523.60
Surface Area314.16
Diameter10.00

Volume = (4/3) × π × 5³ = (4/3) × π × 125 = 523.60. Surface Area = 4 × π × 5² = 4 × π × 25 = 314.16. Diameter = 2 × 5 = 10.00.

2Sphere with Radius 3

Inputs

Radius3

Result

Volume113.10
Surface Area113.10
Diameter6.00

Volume = (4/3) × π × 3³ = (4/3) × π × 27 = 113.10. Surface Area = 4 × π × 3² = 4 × π × 9 = 113.10. Diameter = 2 × 3 = 6.00.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q

How do you calculate the volume of a sphere?

Volume of a sphere = (4/3) × π × r³, where r is the radius. For example, a sphere with radius 5 has volume = (4/3) × π × 5³ = 523.60 cubic units.

Q

How do you calculate the surface area of a sphere?

Surface area of a sphere = 4 × π × r², where r is the radius. For a sphere with radius 5, surface area = 4 × π × 5² = 314.16 square units.

Q

What is the relationship between radius and diameter of a sphere?

Diameter = 2 × radius. The diameter is twice the radius. If radius is 5, diameter is 10. The radius is half the diameter.

Q

Can you calculate sphere volume from diameter?

Yes, first find the radius: radius = diameter / 2, then use the volume formula: V = (4/3) × π × r³. Alternatively, V = (4/3) × π × (d/2)³ = (π × d³) / 6.

Understanding Sphere Calculations

A sphere is a perfectly round 3D shape where all points on the surface are equidistant from the center. All calculations depend on the radius.

The volume formula is (4/3)πr³, and the surface area is 4πr². These are fundamental formulas in geometry.

The diameter is always twice the radius, making it easy to convert between the two measurements.

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Last Updated: Feb 12, 2026

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