Create a free account now and get 3 full lessons, completely free. Get my 3 free lessons

Year 8 maths · N.7 · Volume of cylinders, cones and spheres

Volume of a sphere

Volume of a sphere = ⁴⁄₃ × π × radius³.

Loading a question…

See worked examples
  1. A sphere has a radius of 21 cm. Find its volume in cm³. Use π = 3.14.

    Answer: 38772.720000000001

  2. A ball has a radius of 15 cm. Find its volume in cm³. Use π = 3.14.

    Answer: 14130

  3. A sphere has a radius of 6 cm. Find its volume in cm³. Use π = 3.14.

    Answer: 904.32

Tip: Volume of a sphere = ⁴⁄₃ × π × radius³.

Print a worksheet of this skill New questions and an answer key, free.

Up next

Print a free worksheet with answers (20 questions).

Practise without limits

Members practise as much as they like, every day, and get the printable packs and lessons too.