Slant Height of Cone given Volume and Base Area Calculator

Formula Used:

\[ \text{Slant Height of Cone} = \sqrt{\left(\frac{3 \times \text{Volume of Cone}}{\text{Base Area of Cone}}\right)^2 + \frac{\text{Base Area of Cone}}{\pi}} \]

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1. What is the Slant Height of Cone Formula?

The slant height of a cone is the distance from the apex to any point on the circumference of the circular base. This calculator determines the slant height when given the volume and base area of the cone.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the formula:

\[ \text{Slant Height} = \sqrt{\left(\frac{3 \times \text{Volume}}{\text{Base Area}}\right)^2 + \frac{\text{Base Area}}{\pi}} \]

Where:

\( \text{Volume} \) — Volume of the cone (m³)
\( \text{Base Area} \) — Area of the circular base (m²)
\( \pi \) — Mathematical constant pi (approximately 3.14159)

Explanation: The formula combines the relationship between volume, base area, and the geometric properties of a cone to calculate the slant height.

3. Importance of Slant Height Calculation

Details: Calculating the slant height is essential in various geometric applications, construction projects, and manufacturing processes where conical shapes are involved.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the volume in cubic meters and base area in square meters. Both values must be positive numbers greater than zero.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is the difference between slant height and height?
A: The height is the perpendicular distance from apex to base, while slant height is the distance along the lateral surface from apex to base edge.

Q2: Can this formula be used for truncated cones?
A: No, this formula is specifically for right circular cones. Truncated cones require a different calculation.

Q3: What are the units for the result?
A: The result is in meters, consistent with the input units for volume (m³) and base area (m²).

Q4: How accurate is this calculation?
A: The calculation is mathematically exact based on the input values, with precision up to 6 decimal places.

Q5: What if I have diameter instead of base area?
A: You can calculate base area using the formula: \( \text{Base Area} = \pi \times (\text{diameter}/2)^2 \)