Slant Height of Cone given Volume and Height Calculator

Formula Used:

\[ \text{Slant Height of Cone} = \sqrt{\text{Height of Cone}^2 + \frac{3 \times \text{Volume of Cone}}{\pi \times \text{Height of Cone}}} \]

\[ h_{slant} = \sqrt{h^2 + \frac{3V}{\pi h}} \]

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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 formula calculates the slant height when the volume and height of the cone are known.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the formula:

\[ h_{slant} = \sqrt{h^2 + \frac{3V}{\pi h}} \]

Where:

\( h_{slant} \) — Slant height of the cone (m)
\( h \) — Height of the cone (m)
\( V \) — Volume of the cone (m³)
\( \pi \) — Mathematical constant pi (approximately 3.14159)

Explanation: The formula combines the Pythagorean theorem with the volume formula for a cone to calculate the slant height.

3. Importance of Slant Height Calculation

Details: Calculating the slant height is important for determining the surface area of a cone, construction applications, and various engineering calculations involving conical shapes.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the height and volume of the cone. Both values must be positive numbers. The calculator will compute the slant height using the mathematical formula.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is the relationship between slant height and height?
A: The slant height is always greater than or equal to the height of the cone, as it represents the hypotenuse of the right triangle formed by the height and radius.

Q2: Can this formula be used for truncated cones?
A: No, this formula is specifically for right circular cones. Different formulas apply to truncated cones (frustums).

Q3: What units should I use for the inputs?
A: The calculator uses meters for length and cubic meters for volume, but any consistent unit system will work as long as all measurements use the same units.

Q4: What if I know the radius instead of volume?
A: If you know the radius, you can use the simpler formula: slant height = √(height² + radius²).

Q5: How accurate is this calculation?
A: The calculation is mathematically exact for perfect right circular cones, assuming precise input values.