Volume of a Hemisphere Calculator

Find the volume of a hemisphere from its radius.

Volume 452.39

Formula: V = (2/3) π r³

Step-by-step with your numbers:
1. Values used:
2. Radius = 6
3.
4. Volume = 452.39
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A hemisphere is half a sphere; its volume is half a sphere's volume.

The math behind it

V = (2/3)πr³, exactly half of the full sphere's (4/3)πr³.

Worked example

Radius 6 → V = (2/3)π(216) ≈ 452.39.

FAQ

How does this compare to a cone of the same radius and height?

A hemisphere holds twice the volume of a cone with height equal to its radius.