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Mathematics
Quarter 4 – Module 2:
Finding the Volume of Cylinders,
Pyramids, Cones, and Spheres

CO_Q4_Mathematics 6_Module 2
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Mathematics
Quarter 4 – Module 2:
Finding the Volume of Cylinders,
Pyramids, Cones, and Spheres
Introductory Message
This Self-Learning Module (SLM) is prepared so that you, our dear learners,
can continue your studies and learn while at home. Activities, questions,
directions, exercises, and discussions are carefully stated for you to understand
each lesson.

E a c h S L M is composed of different parts. Ea c h part shall guide you step-by-

step as you discover and understand the lesson prepared for you.

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S L M . This will tell you if you need to proceed on completing this module or if you
need to ask your facilitator or your teacher’s assistance for better understanding of
the lesson. At the end of each module, you need to answer the post-test to self-
check your learning. Answer keys are provided for each activity and test. We trust
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Thank you.
 W hat I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help
you master the skills in finding the volume of cylinders, pyramids, cones, and
spheres and solving routine and non-routine problems involving the volumes of
solid. The scope of this module allows you to use it in many different learning
situations. The language used recognizes your diverse vocabulary level. The lessons
are arranged to follow the standard sequence of your course. But the order in
which you read them can be changed to match with the textbook you are now
using.

The module is divided into two lessons, namely:

• finding the Volume of Cylinders, Pyramids, Cones, and Spheres; and
• solving Routine and Non-routine Problems Involving Volumes of Solid.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. find the volume of cylinders, pyramids, cones, and spheres (MGME-IVb-97);
and
2. solve routine and non-routine problems involving volumes of solids
(MGME-IVc-98)

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 W hat I Know

Solve for the volume of the following figures. Write your answers on your
answer sheet. Use 3.14 for the value of pi (𝜋) when needed.

2.
1.
12 d m
25 cm

10 cm
5 dm 5 dm

3cm
4.
3. 15 cm

6 cm

30cm

5.

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Lesson Finding The Volume of
1 Cylinders, Pyramids, Cones,
and Spheres.

In the previous lessons, you have learned the relationship of the volume
between a rectangular prism and a pyramid; a cylinder and a cone; and a cylinder
and sphere. This time, we will focus on finding the volume of cylinders, pyramids,
cones, and spheres.

What’s In

Consider the box of words below and read the items that follow. Fill each
blank in the items with the correct word, phrase, or expression found inside the
box. Write your answers on your answer sheet.

cylinder volume of a solid figure vertex center

cone one third solid figures edge
sphere circle pi face
pyramid

1. The base of a cylinder or a cone has a shape.

2. are three-dimensional figures that enclose part of space.
3. A is the set of all points in space that are the same
distance from a given point called center.
4. A has one base, it’s other faces are triangles.
5. The volume of any pyramid is the product of the area of
the base and its height.

6. The is the amount of space it encloses.

7. A has two circular bases that are congruent and parallel.
8. Some space figures have flat surfaces called .
9. A point where edges intersect is called .
10. A has one circular base and a vertex.

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 What’s New

Given the following solid figures. Which has the greatest volume? Use 3.14
for the value of pi (𝜋) when needed.

8m
12 m

5m
6m
5.5 m

12m

21 m

9m

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 W hat is It

A. Finding the Volume of a rectangular pyramid

A rectangular pyramid has one base and its other faces are triangles. The
volume (V) of any rectangular pyramid is one-third the product of the area of its
base (B) and the height (h).

Example: Find the volume of the pyramid below. The base is a rectangle. Multiply
the length and the width of the rectangle to find the area of its base. Multiply the
area of the base by the height and 1/3.

B =1xw
= (6m) (5.5m) = 33 m 2
8m
1 1
V= Bh / x 33 m 2 x 8m
3 3

1
V= (33 m2) (8 m)
3
6m
= 88 m3 5.5 m
The volume of the rectangular pyramid is 88 m 3 .

B. Finding the Volume of a Cylinder

A cylinder has two circular bases that are congruent and parallel. The
formula for the volume of a cylinder is given by the following equation:

Volume of a Cylinder (V) = Area of the base x height

V = (𝜋𝑟2)ℎ = 𝜋𝑟 2 ℎ

Example: The diameter of a cylinder is 12 m and its height is 5 m . Find the

volume of the cylinder.
1
Note: The radius is of the diameter. 12 m
2
1
Therefore, the radius here is of the
2
diameter which is 6 m .
V = 𝜋𝑟 2ℎ 5m
= 3.14 x (6m)2 x 5m
= 3.14 x 36m 2 x 5m
= 565.2 m 3
The volume of the cylinder is approximately 565.2 m 3

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C . Finding the Volume of a Cone

A cone is a closed figure with a circular base and a singe vertex. The formula
relationship for the volume of a cylinder and a cone are similar to those for a prism
and pyramid. The base of a cylinder or a cone is a circle, so use 𝜋𝑟 2 for the area of
the base, B , in the formula.

The formula for finding the volume of a cone is given by the following
equation:
Volume of a Cone (V) = 1 x Area of the circular base x height
3

1
V= 𝜋𝑟 2ℎ
3

Example: Find the volume of a cone with radius 9 dm and height 21 dm.

Solution: V =1 𝜋𝑟 2ℎ
3

1
V= 𝑥 3.14 𝑥 (9𝑚)2𝑥 21𝑑𝑚
3

1
V= 𝑥 3.14 𝑥 81𝑚2 𝑥21𝑑𝑚 21 m
3

V = 1780.38 m 3
9m
The volume is approximately 1,780.38 m 3

D. Finding the Volume of a sphere

A sphere is the set of all points in space that are the same distance from a
given point called center. The volume of a sphere with radius r is 23 of the volume of
a cylinder with radius r and height 2r. Therefore, we can find the volume of a
sphere by multiplying the volume of a cylinder by 23. The height of the cylinder is
the same as the length of the diameter of a sphere, which is 2r. So, the formula for
finding the volume of a sphere is:

V = 2 𝜋𝑟2(2𝑟) or V = 4 𝜋𝑟3
3 3

Example: Find the volume of the sphere with diameter of 12 m shown below.

Solution: r = 12 d = 12 x 12m = 6m
Substitute 6 for r in the formula.
12m
V = 4 𝜋𝑟3
3

4
= x 3.14 x (6m)3
3

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= x 3.14 x 216 m 3
3

= 904.32 m 3

Answering the What’s n e w question, we can s a y that the Cone h a s the greatest
volume among the given solid figures.

What’s More

Find the volume of the following solid figures. Write your answers on your
answer sheet. Use 3.14 for the value of pi (𝜋).

1.
2.
12 cm
20 m
V= cm 3
6m
8 cm
15 cm
V= m3

3. 4.
21 m
15 d m
6m

6 dm 6 dm
V= m3

V= dm 3

9m

5.

V= m3

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 W hat I Have Learned

In finding the volume of a cylinder, multiply the area of the circular base (B)
by its height h . The following is the equation for the volume of the cylinder:

V = (B)h

V = 𝜋𝑟 2ℎ

The volume of a pyramid is found by multiplying the area of a circular base

(B) and its height by 1 . The following is the equation for the volume of the
3
pyramid:

1
V= Bh
3

V = 1(l.w.h)
3

1
The volume of a cone is equal to 3
the volume of a cylinder if their bases and
heights are of the same measure. The following is the equation for the volume of
the cone:

1
V= 𝐵ℎ
3

1
V= 𝜋𝑟 2ℎ
3

2
The volume of a sphere with radius r is 3
the volume of a cylinder with
radius r and height 2r or 2 times radius. The following is the equation for the
volume of the sphere:

V = 4 𝜋𝑟3
3

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 W hat I C a n Do

A. Solve for the volume of each figure below. Write your answers on a piece
of paper. Use 3.14 for the value of pi (𝜋) when needed.

Figure Area of the Base (B) Height (h) Volume (V)

1. Pyramid 24 m2 10 m

Figure Radius (r) Height (h) Volume (V)

2. Cylinder 3 dm 15 dm

Figure Diameter (d) Height (h) Volume (V)

3. Cone 12 m 20 m

Figure Diameter (d) Volume (V)

4. Sphere 9m

Figure Rad ius (r) Volume (V)

5. Sphere 3m

B . Read the problems carefully and solve for the answer. Write your
answer on a piece of paper. Use 3.14 for the value of pi (𝜋).

6. A pyramid has a base area of 30 cm 2 and a height of 9 c m . What is the

volume of the pyramid?

7. A water tank has a shape of a large cylinder.

Its base has an area of
10 𝜋 square meters, and its height measures 5 meters. Find the
volume of the tank.

8. A conical pail is 10 cm deep and the radius of its base is 5 cm long.

Find the volume the pail.

9. The height of a rectangular prism is 7 units, and the dimensions of

the base are 5 units and 4 units. Find volume of the prism.

10. A classroom is 8 m by 9 m by 10 m . How many cubic meters of air

are there per person when the room is occupied by 40 pupils?

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 A ss es s ment

A. Find the volume of each solid figure. Write your answers on your
answer sheet. Use 3.14 for the value of pi (𝜋) when needed.
2.
12 m
1. 10 dm

6m
6 dm
6 dm
8m

3. 42 cm 15 m
4.

9m

50 cm

12 ft
5.

B . Read and solve the following problems. Write you answer on your answer
sheet.

6. Find the volume of a sphere with radius of 9 in.

7. Find the volume of a square pyramid whose area of the base is 12 dm and height
is 25 dm.

8. Find the volume of a cone with a diameter of 6m and a height of 7m.

9. Find the volume of a cylinder with a diameter of 18 dm and a height of 21 dm.

10. Find the volume of a cylinder with a radius of 1.5 m and a height of 3m.

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 Additional Activities

Read the situation then answer the following questions. Write your
answer on your answer sheet. Use 3.14 for the value of pi (𝜋) when needed.

Volume or capacity is one of the important considerations in the decision

making of the consumers. Among the many factors affecting a buyer’s decision in
choosing a n item to buy are the cost, convenience, storage capacity, and visual
appeal.

In a grocery store, spaghetti sauce is sold in cans in different sizes as shown

below. C a n A costs ₱73.00, C a n B costs ₱55.00 and can C costs ₱65.00

8 cm 10 cm
11 cm

A 18 cm B 9 cm C 11 cm

1. Which C a n holds the most sauce?

2. Which C a n holds the least sauce?

3. Find the volume of C a n A.

4. Find the volume of C a n B .

5. Find the volume of C a n C .

6. If you are going to buy, which C a n do you prefer? Why?

7. If you are going to buy, which can will you prefer based on value?
Why?

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Answer Key

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 W hat I Know

Read and solve the following problems. Write your answers on your
answer sheet. Use 3.14 for the value of pi (𝜋) when needed.

1. Find the volume of a cube with side of 1.5 m .

2. The base of a pyramid is square with side of length 12 cm. and its
height is 8 cm . Find the volume of the pyramid.
3. Find the volume of the given prism.

5 ft

3 ft

2 ft

4. The length of a pancake mix box is 15 cm, the width is 5 cm and the
height are 21 cm. What is the volume of the box?

5. The diameter of a can of paint is 8 in and the height is 10 in. Find the
volume.

6. The radius of a basketball is 12 cm. Find the volume.

7. Allan keeps a tropical fish. His aquarium is 60 cm long, 15 cm wide and 20

cm high. E a c h fish needs 20 cubic cm of water. Solve for the maximum
number of fish that he can keep in the aquarium.

Aquarium
h eigh t
20cm

width
15 cm
length
60 cm

8. A farmer harvested 100 cavans of rice. The storage room is 3 m by 2

m by 2 m . How many cavans of rice can the storage hold if one cavan
occupies 0.2 m 3 ?

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Lesson
Solving Routine and Non-
Routine Problem Involving
2 Volumes of Solids
In lesson 1, you have learned how to find the volumes of pyramid, cylinder,
cone and sphere. This time, we will focus on solving routine and non-routine
problems involving volumes of solids.

What’s In

A. Find the volume of each of the given solid figures below. Write your
answers on your answer sheet. Use 3.14 for the value of pi (𝜋) when
needed.
2.

1. 4 in 6m

5 in

9 in 6m 6m

3.

42cm

50cm

B . Read and solve each problem below. Write your answer in your
answer sheet.
4. A cone-shaped container has a radius of 6 feet and a height of 10 feet.
What is the volume of the container?
5. What is the volume of a soccer ball with diameter measures 18 cm?

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 W hat ’ s New

Read and understand the following problem carefully.

Eden goes to a movie house. O n her way, she sees two stores selling
popcorns. The first store puts the popcorn in a cubical container in which the
side measures 12 cm while the second stone puts the popcorn into a
cylindrical container with diameter that measures 14 cm while the height
measures 10 c m . If the popcorns are sold at the same price for the two
containers, which container can fill more popcorns? Why?

How will you solve this problem?

W hat is It

Use the Four-Step-Plan to solve the problem.

Step 1: UNDERSTAND
a. Know what is asked.
The container which holds more popcorn
b. Know the given facts.
The edge of the cubical container is 12 cm
The diameter and height of the cylindrical container which are 14 cm
and 10 cm respectively.
Step 2: PLAN
Which formulas shall we use to solve the problem?
Use the formula in finding the volume of a cube and cylinder.
For the volume of the Cube: V = e3

For the volume of the Cylinder: V = 𝜋𝑟 2ℎ

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Step 3: S O L V E
Show your solution to the problem

To solve for the volume of the cube: V = e3

V = (12 cm) 3
V = 1728 cm 3

To solve for the volume of the cylinder: V = 𝜋𝑟 2ℎ

V = (3.14) (7 cm) 2 (10 cm)
V = (3.14) (49 cm2)(10 cm)
V = 1538.6 cm 3

Step 4: C H E C K

Look back at what is asked in the problem and find out the answer to the
problem.

The cubical container fills more popcorns than the cylindrical container
because it has bigger volume.

What’s More

Read each item carefully then solve. Write your answers on a separate sheet
of paper. Use 3.14 for the value of pi (𝜋) when needed.
.
1. Mr. Cruz buys a cylindrical-shaped water tank that is 2 m high and whose
circular base has a radius of 0.8 m . Unknown to Mr. Cruz, his wife also
purchases a spherical tank whose capacity is 5 m 3 . They want to keep the
bigger tank and return the other. Which tank should they retain?
2. The volume of a rectangular crate is 36 in 3 . How many differently sized
rectangular crates could fit the rectangular crate if the dimensions are whole
numbers?
3. A chocolate milk container in the form of a rectangular prism is 5 cm long, 3
cm wide and 9 cm high. How many cubic centimeters of chocolate milk c an it
hold?
4. A cylinder can of mango juice has a radius of 8 cm and a height of 24 cm. How
m u c h juice does it contain?
5. A crate 16 m long, 10 m wide, and 12 m high is completely filled with cubical
boxes. E a c h box has a n edge of 2 m . How many boxes are there in the crate?

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 W hat I Have Learned

In solving routine and non-routine problems involving volumes of solids, the

Four-Step Plan can be used.

The Four Step Plan

Step 1: Understand
a. Know what is asked in the problem.
b. Know the given facts.
` Step 2: Plan
a. Know the operations or formulas to be used to solve
the problem.

Step 3: Solve
a. Solve the problem.

Step 4: Check
a. Look back and check your answer.

W hat I C a n Do

Solve the following problems. Write your answers on a separate sheet of

paper. Use 3.14 for the value of pi (𝜋) when needed.

1. How many gallons of water can a cylindrical tank contained if its

diameter is 6 ft in and its 15 ft deep? (1 ft3 = 7.5 gal)
2. How much water in liters can fill a rectangular tank 40 cm long, 30
cm wide and 15 cm high? (1000 cm 3 = 1 L)
3. The aquarium in the science room is 24 cm long, 12cm wide and 15
cm deep. How many liters of water can it hold?
4. A swimming pool is 40 m long, 20 m wide and 10 m deep. How many
cubic meters of water does it contain when it is half-filled?

5. A rubber ball has a diameter of 6 cm . What is its volume?

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 6. A spherical container has an inner diameter of 12 cm. Find how many
cubic centimeters of water the container can hold?
7. A rectangular box has a volume of 3360 cm 3 . If the length is 24
cm , and the width is 14 cm, how long is the box?
8. A cylindrical can with a radius of 2 dm and a height of 5dm is full of
vinegar. The storekeeper wants to put the vinegar in 200 mL bottles
for the customers. How many bottles can he fill? (1dm 3 =1000mL)
9. The volume of a box is 1080 cm 3 . If the length and width are 15cm
and 8cm, respectively, what is the height of the box?
10.A package for a ground peanut is shaped like a cone. Its height is 18
cm and its radius are 14 cm. How m uch ground peanut can it hold?

A ss es s ment

Solve the following problems. Write your answers on a separate sheet of

paper. Use 3.14 for the value of pi (𝜋) when needed.

1. A cylindrical tank has a diameter of 24 dm and a height of 30 dm. How

many liters of water can it hold when full? (1 dm 3 = 1 L)

2. How much air is enclosed in a basketball if its radius is 30 cm?

3. A cylindrical can with 5 cm radius and 8 cm height is used to pour

water into a larger cylindrical can with 20 cm radius and 200 cm height.

How many times mus t this be done to fill the larger cylindrical can?

4. A toy box is in the shape of a rectangular prism. It is 35 cm long and 15

cm high. Its volume is 6300 cm 3 . Find its width.

5. The volume of a rectangular prism is 2058 cm 3 . The length is three

times the width. The height is twice the width. Find the width, length

and height of the prism.

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 Additional Activities

Solve the following problems. Write your answers on a separate sheet of

paper. Use 3.14 for the value of pi (𝜋) when needed.

The hemisphere shown below with the given radius is one half a sphere with
the radius. The volume of the hemisphere is one half the volume of the sphere.

Volume of a hemisphere = 1 𝑥 𝑉𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑚𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑝ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒.

2

𝑉 = 1 ( 4 𝜋 𝑟3) = 4
𝜋 𝑟3
2 3 6

2
𝑉= 𝜋 𝑟3
3

Find the volume of each hemisphere. Write the answer on your answer sheet.
12 dm

1. 3 in 2. 3.
6 cm

4. A hemisphere with a radius of 3 inches fits inside a rectangular prism with

length of 6 inches, width of 6 inches and a height of 3 inches. Find the volume
that is inside the prism but outside the hemisphere. (hint: Volume of prism less
Volume of hemisphere3) in

3 in
6 in
6 in

5. A sphere with a radius of 3 cm fits inside a cylinder with the height of 6 cm as

shown. Find the volume that is inside the cylinder but outside the sphere. (hint:
Volume of cylinder less Volume of sphere)

6 cm

3 cm

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Answer Key

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