Truncated Cone Area
A truncated cone is a figure obtained by making a section in a cone, with the section being parallel to the base of the cone.
The area of a truncated cone is the sum of the areas of the lateral surface of the volumetric geometric shape and the lower and upper bases, which have a circular shape.
Initial data for calculation S of a truncated cone are the radii of the lower R1, upper R2 bases and the generatrix l, the values of which are entered into the appropriate fields of the online calculator form. The generatrix l of the lateral surface of the truncated cone is the segment connecting the corresponding points of the upper and lower base circles of the geometric shape. The area of the truncated cone is calculated using the formula S = π x (R12 + (R1 + R2) x l + R22).
The truncated cone is more often than a regular cone used in the design of structures. The shape of this volumetric geometric figure is very suitable for use in designing reliable supports for various building structures.
The truncated cone and cylinder are often components of parts machined on lathes for various equipment. Calculating the area of a truncated cone allows designers to determine the strength indicators and material of engineering structures.