Cubic Yards In A Cylinder Calculator
Calculate cylinder volume in cubic yards for construction and landscaping projects
Cylinder Volume Calculator
Volume Results
Step-by-Step Solution
1. Please enter valid dimensions to see the calculation steps.
Example Calculations
Concrete Column
Given: Radius = 1.5 yards, Height = 4 yards
Area: A = π × (1.5)² = 7.07 yd²
Volume: V = 7.07 × 4 = 28.27 cubic yards
Cost: ~$3,675 for concrete
Landscape Well
Given: Diameter = 6 feet (2 yards), Height = 3 yards
Radius: r = 2/2 = 1 yard
Volume: V = π × 1² × 3 = 9.42 cubic yards
Fill needed: ~330 cubic feet of soil
Quick Reference
Volume Formula
V = π × r² × h
Base Area
A = π × r²
From Diameter
V = π × (d/2)² × h
Unit Conversions
Construction Applications
Concrete foundations and columns
Landscaping fill calculations
Septic tank and well sizing
Material ordering and cost estimation
Excavation and backfill planning
Understanding Cubic Yards in Cylinder Calculations
What is a Cubic Yard?
A cubic yard is an Imperial unit of volume commonly used in construction and landscaping in the US and Canada. It represents a cube with sides of one yard (3 feet) each.
V = π × r² × h
- V = Volume in cubic yards
- π = Pi (≈ 3.14159)
- r = Radius in yards
- h = Height in yards
Why Use Cubic Yards?
Cubic yards are ideal for large-scale construction projects because they provide manageable numbers for ordering materials like concrete, soil, gravel, and mulch.
Calculation Process
- 1.Convert all measurements to yards
- 2.Calculate the base area: A = π × r²
- 3.Multiply by height: V = A × h
- 4.Result is in cubic yards
Material Planning Tips
- ✓Add 10% extra for concrete projects
- ✓Consider compaction for soil/gravel
- ✓Check local supplier pricing
Practical Applications
Construction
Calculate concrete needed for cylindrical foundations, pillars, and structural columns
Landscaping
Determine soil, mulch, or gravel requirements for circular planting areas and features
Utilities
Size septic tanks, water wells, and underground storage systems