Spherical Segment Calculator
Calculate the volume of a spherical segment with two circular bases.
Enter segment dimensions above.
How to Use the Spherical Segment Calculator
Enter the sphere and segment measurements requested by the calculator to estimate the volume of the zone between two parallel cuts.
Practical Example
For a defined sphere radius and two cap heights, the calculator combines the geometry of the two cuts to determine the segment volume.
Factors That Affect the Result
Measurements must correspond to the same sphere and the cutting planes must be parallel. Mixing radius, diameter or cap-height definitions produces incorrect results.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a spherical segment?
The portion of a sphere between two parallel cutting planes.
Is it the same as a spherical cap?
No. A cap has one cutting plane; a segment has two.
What units are returned?
Cubic units for volume.