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Study Guide Volume Cylinder, Cone & Sphere

Carin Chen

Created by Carin Chen

10 questions

8th Grade

Math

Updated Oct 2026

Study Guide Volume Cylinder, Cone & Sphere is a Grade 8 mathematics worksheet with 10 multiple-choice questions on finding and interpreting the volume of cylinders, cones, and spheres. Students identify the formula associated with a solid, calculate volume using π or 3.14, and work with measurements such as radius, diameter, and height. Several items also require students to rearrange a volume relationship to find a missing dimension, including the height or radius of a cylinder and the height of a cone. This free printable worksheet with an answer key supports review, independent practice, homework, or a formative check of students’ understanding of three-dimensional volume. Its varied question set asks students to distinguish among solid-specific formulas, select appropriate numerical results, preserve units, and decide whether an answer should remain in terms of π or use a decimal approximation. It is designed for Grade 8 math instruction and review of volume relationships.

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Study Guide Volume Cylinder, Cone & Sphere

Total questions: 10

Name
Class
Date
1.

A cylinder has a height of 4 m and a diameter or 4 m. What is the volume? Leave your answer in terms of π\pi

a)

64π m3

b)

16π m3

c)

50.24 m3

d)

16 m3

2.
Find the Volume of the Cone. Use 3.14 for pi.

Find the Volume of the Cone. Use 3.14 for pi.

a)

150.72 cm³

b)

75.36 cm³

c)

452.16 cm³

d)

151 cm³

3.
Find the volume of the Sphere. Use 3.14 for

Find the volume of the Sphere. Use 3.14 for π\pi

a)

78.5 m3

b)

392.5 m3

c)

523.6 m3

d)

62.8 cm3

4.
Find the Volume if the height is 10 cm and radius 3 cm? Leave your answer in terms of

Find the Volume if the height is 10 cm and radius 3 cm? Leave your answer in terms of π\pi

a)

30 π\pi in3

b)

90 π\pi in3

c)

283 π\pi in3

5.
The formula for the Volume of ...
The formula for the Volume of ...
a)
Spheres
b)
Cones
c)
Cylinders
6.
Find the volume of the cone. Use 3.14 for

Find the volume of the cone. Use 3.14 for π\pi

a)

113.04 ft3

b)

37.68 ft3

c)

12.56 ft3

d)

75.42 ft3

7.
The volume of a cylinder is and the radius is What is the height? Use 3.14 for

The volume of a cylinder is 226.08 ft3226.08\ ft^3  and the radius is  6 ft.6\ ft.  What is the height? Use 3.14 for π\pi

a)

h =9 fth\ =9\ ft  

b)

h=36 fth=36\ ft  

c)

h=2 fth=2\ ft  

d)

h = 12 fth\ =\ 12\ ft  

8.
The volume of a cone is 196 ft 3 It's radius is What is the height?

The volume of a cone is 196 π\pi ft3 It's radius is  7 ft.7\ ft.  What is the height?

a)

h=12 fth=12\ ft  

b)

h=28 fth=28\ ft  

c)

h = 14 fth\ =\ 14\ ft  

9.
The volume of a cylinder is and the radius is What is the height?

The volume of a cylinder is 72π ft72\pi\ ft  and the radius is  6 ft.6\ ft.  What is the height?

a)

h =9 fth\ =9\ ft  

b)

h=36 fth=36\ ft  

c)

h=2 fth=2\ ft  

d)

h = 12 fth\ =\ 12\ ft  

10.
The volume of a cylinder is If the height is , what is the radius?

The volume of a cylinder is  5070π cm3.5070\pi\ cm^3.  If the height is 30 cm30\ cm  , what is the radius?

a)

r=15.6 cmr=15.6\ cm  

b)

r=84.5 cmr=84.5\ cm  

c)

r=169 cm2r=169\ cm^2  

d)

r=13 cmr=13\ cm  

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Study Guide Volume Cylinder, Cone & Sphere

Total questions: 10

1.
b)

16π m3

2.
a)

150.72 cm³

3.
c)

523.6 m3

4.
b)

90 π\pi in3

5.
a) Spheres
6.
c)

12.56 ft3

7.
c)

h=2 fth=2\ ft  

8.
a)

h=12 fth=12\ ft  

9.
c)

h=2 fth=2\ ft  

10.
d)

r=13 cmr=13\ cm  

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What does the Study Guide Volume Cylinder, Cone & Sphere worksheet cover?

This Grade 8 worksheet uses 10 multiple-choice questions to practice finding the volume of cylinders, cones, and spheres and solving for a missing dimension in cylinder and cone problems. Students identify the correct solid-specific formula, use π or 3.14 as directed, distinguish radius from diameter, and select answers with appropriate units or forms.

How can I use this worksheet to teach volume of cylinders, cones, and spheres?

Begin by reviewing the separate volume formulas for cylinders, cones, and spheres, then use the formula-identification item before students calculate numerical volumes. Have students explain how a given diameter becomes a radius and why cone volume includes a one-third factor. Finish with the reverse problems by asking students to identify the known volume and measurements before rearranging the equation to find height or radius.

What mistakes should I watch for on this volume worksheet?

Watch for students using a diameter as the radius, choosing the wrong formula for the solid, or omitting the one-third factor in cone volume. Students may also confuse an exact answer in terms of π with a decimal answer using 3.14, overlook cubic units, or fail to rearrange the cylinder or cone formula correctly when finding a missing height or radius.

How do I assign and grade this worksheet?

The worksheet is available as a printable PDF and as a digital quiz on Wayground, and it includes a complete answer key for the 10 multiple-choice items. For printable submissions, you can grade student work by scanning it with the Wayground for Teachers app. The PDF option can also support instruction when a class is reducing screen time.

How can I differentiate this cylinder, cone, and sphere volume worksheet for my students?

Use the worksheet’s Advanced Settings to adjust font spacing and font size so the formula-based multiple-choice items and answer choices are easier to read. You can also enable a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the worksheet into another language when that better supports students working through the volume calculations and missing-dimension problems.

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