Grade 8 · Year 9 · Class 8 · ages 13–14 · Geometry
Volume of cylinders: Grade 8 practice
Finding the volume of a cylinder from its radius and height. Eight questions at a time, instant feedback and a mastery score from 0 to 100.
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The idea in one minute
Volume = π × radius × radius × height: the area of the circle at the end, stacked up to the height.
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Easy A cylinder has radius 4 cm and height 7 cm. Its volume in cm³ is (use π = 3.14):
Answer: 351.68
Medium A cylinder has radius 4 cm and height 7 cm. Its volume in cm³ is (use π = 3.14):
Answer: 351.68
Challenge A cylinder has radius 8 cm and height 12 cm. Its volume in cm³ is (use π = 3.14):
Answer: 2411.52
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Related skills
- Pythagorean theorem (Grade 8)
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FAQ
Volume of cylinders: questions
What grade is volume of cylinders?
It is usually taught in Grade 8 (Year 9 in England, Class 8 in India, ages 13–14), though schools and countries differ. Try the grade above or below if it feels too hard or too easy.
What does a volume of cylinders question look like?
For example: "A cylinder has radius 4 cm and height 7 cm. Its volume in cm³ is (use π = 3.14):" The answer is 351.68. Volume = π × radius × radius × height: the area of the circle at the end, stacked up to the height.
What should I learn before and after volume of cylinders?
Before it, try pythagorean theorem (Grade 8). It is the last skill in this topic, so try the games or the next grade.
How can I get better at volume of cylinders?
Volume = π × radius × radius × height: the area of the circle at the end, stacked up to the height. Practise a little every day, read the hint after each wrong answer, and use the printable worksheet when you want to write it out.
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