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2023 volume of spheres and hemispheres

Alexandra Nowak

Created by Alexandra Nowak

14 questions

8th Grade

Math

Updated Oct 2026

The 2023 Volume of Spheres and Hemispheres worksheet is a free printable Grade 8 mathematics resource with 14 multiple-choice questions. It asks students to identify spheres, distinguish radius from diameter, select the sphere-volume formula, and calculate the volume of spheres and hemispheres using measurements in centimeters, meters, feet, and inches. Students practise choosing between exact answers in terms of π and decimal approximations, using 3.14 when directed, rounding to the nearest hundredth, and applying volume formulas in real-world situations such as a globe and an amusement-park sphere. The questions also require students to interpret whether a given measurement is a radius or diameter before calculating. A complete answer key is included for efficient review, independent practice, or assessment.

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2023 volume of spheres and hemispheres

Total questions: 14

Name
Class
Date
1.
Find the volume to the nearest hundredth using 3.14 instead of Pi.
Find the volume to the nearest hundredth using 3.14 instead of Pi.
a)
179.50 cm3
b)
205.15 cm3
c)
51.29 cm3
d)
1436.03 cm3
2.
Calculate the volume of the sphere. Use . Round your answer to the nearest hundredths place.

Calculate the volume of the sphere. Use π=3.14\pi=3.14 .  Round your answer to the nearest hundredths place.    

a)

v = 50.24 cm3v\ =\ 50.24\ cm^3  

b)

v=100.48 cm3v=100.48\ cm^3  

c)

v=33.49 cm3v=33.49\ cm^3  

d)

v=16.75 cm3v=16.75\ cm^3  

3.
Find the volume of the sphere. Leave your answer in terms of pi.

Find the volume of the sphere. Leave your answer in terms of pi.

a)

972π 

b)

729π

c)

108π

d)

2,916π

4.
The formula for the Volume of ...
The formula for the Volume of ...
a)
Spheres
b)
Cones
c)
Cylinders
5.
Find the Volume of the Sphere
Find the Volume of the Sphere
a)
904.32 ft3
b)
7,234.56 ft3
c)
150.72 ft3
6.
What shape is this?
What shape is this?
a)
Cylinder
b)
Cone
c)
Sphere
7.
Find the volume of this sphere.
Find the volume of this sphere.
a)
113 m³
b)
10.6 m³
c)
9.4 m³
d)
14.1 m³
8.
Find the volume of the Sphere
Find the volume of the Sphere
a)
78.5 m3
b)
392.5 m3
c)
523.6 m3
d)
62.8 cm3
9.
Is the red line a radius or diameter of the circle?
Is the red line a radius or diameter of the circle?
a)
Radius
b)
Diameter
10.
Is the red line a radius or diameter of the circle?
Is the red line a radius or diameter of the circle?
a)
Radius
b)
Diameter
11.
You have a globe that has a radius of 11 inches. Find the volume of your globe. 
a)
523 in3
b)
16,717 in3
c)
5,575 in3
d)
7,235 in3
12.
A large sphere at an amusement park is 165 feet in diameter. Which of the following is closest to the volume, in cubic feet, of the sphere? Use π=3.14.
a)
261,000
b)
2,351,000
c)
18,810,000
d)
41,210,000
13.
Find the volume of the hemisphere

Find the volume of the hemisphere

a)

134.0 m3

b)

100.5 m3

c)

267.9 m3

d)

201.6 m3

14.
Find the volume of the hemisphere

Find the volume of the hemisphere

a)

904.3 in3

b)

226.1in3

c)

113.0 in3

d)

452.4 in3

WaygroundAnswer Key

2023 volume of spheres and hemispheres

Total questions: 14

1.
a) 179.50 cm3
2.
c)

v=33.49 cm3v=33.49\ cm^3  

3.
a)

972π 

4.
a) Spheres
5.
a) 904.32 ft3
6.
c) Sphere
7.
d) 14.1 m³
8.
c) 523.6 m3
9.
b) Diameter
10.
a) Radius
11.
c) 5,575 in3
12.
b) 2,351,000
13.
a)

134.0 m3

14.
d)

452.4 in3

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What does this worksheet cover?

This Grade 8 worksheet covers calculating the volume of spheres and hemispheres through 14 multiple-choice questions. Students identify spheres, distinguish radius from diameter, select the sphere-volume formula, use either π or 3.14 as directed, and round decimal answers appropriately.

How can I use this worksheet to teach volume of spheres and hemispheres?

Introduce the worksheet by reviewing how to recognize a sphere and how a diameter relates to a radius, then model substituting a radius into the sphere-volume formula. Have students explain whether each item requires an exact answer in terms of π or a decimal approximation using 3.14. Use the globe and amusement-park sphere questions to connect the calculations to real-world measurements before assigning the hemisphere items for comparison.

What mistakes should I watch for when students complete this worksheet?

Students may use the diameter as the radius without halving it, choose the wrong solid or formula, or confuse the volume of a hemisphere with the volume of a full sphere. Also check whether they follow each item’s instruction to use 3.14, leave the answer in terms of π, or round to the nearest hundredth.

How do I assign and grade this worksheet?

The worksheet is available on Wayground as a printable PDF and as a digital quiz, and it includes a complete answer key. You can review the 14 multiple-choice responses directly in the digital version or grade printable submissions by scanning student work with the Wayground for Teachers app. The printable format can also support schools that are reducing screen time.

How can I differentiate this sphere and hemisphere volume worksheet for my students?

Use the worksheet’s Advanced Settings to create a more readable version of the multiple-choice volume items by increasing font size or choosing wider font spacing. You can also apply a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the worksheet into another language when those changes will help students access the radius, diameter, and calculation prompts.

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