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Resources
- Dr Austin Maths - Volume of Cylinders, Cones and Spheres Practice Grid: PDF
- Dr Austin Maths - Volume of Cylinders, Cones and Spheres Practice Grid: Answers
- CorbettMaths worksheet on cylindersQuestions PDF · Answers
- CorbettMaths worksheet on conesQuestions PDF · Answers
- CorbettMaths worksheet on pyramidsQuestions PDF · Answers
- CorbettMaths worksheet on spheresQuestions PDF · Answers
- Beta: Exercise 17.03, pgs 320 & 321
- Beta: Exercise 17.04, pgs 321 & 322
- Beta: Exercise 17.05, pg 323
Terminology
- cylinder
- cone
- pyramid
- sphere
Task goals
- Calculate the volume of a cylinder, cone, pyramid, or sphere from given dimensions, giving the answer in terms of $\pi$ where appropriate.
- Work backwards from a given volume to find an unknown radius, height, or base side length of a 3D shape.
- Solve real-world capacity problems involving cylindrical tanks, including answers rounded to a given number of decimal places and percentage-full scenarios.
- Compare the volumes of two solids that share a radius and height (e.g. explain why a cylinder's volume is three times a cone's), or find the total volume of a composite solid made from two joined shapes.
- Form and solve an algebraic equation to find an unknown dimension exactly when the volume is given in terms of $\pi$, such as after melting and recasting one solid into another.
- Investigate how the volume of a cylinder changes when its radius is doubled and its height is halved.
Teaching guidance
- Students should be able to form an equation from a given equation and use algebra to solve for an unknown length of the 3D shape.
Key skills
- Volume
- Cylinders
- Cones
- Pyramids
- Spheres
Quick stats
- 81 total questions
- 3 difficulty levels
- Answers included



