Cone slant height

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Find the sloping length from cone base edge to apex.

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How to use this calculator

  1. Enter radius. Use the unit shown beside the field.
  2. Enter perpendicular height. Use the unit shown beside the field.
  3. Select Calculate and review the result. Select Reset to restore the example inputs.

How the calculation works

sqrt(Radius*Radius+Perpendicular height*Perpendicular height)

Worked example

Radius = 3; Perpendicular height = 4. Result: 5 length units.

Understand your result

Find the sloping length from cone base edge to apex. The result is expressed in length units.

Assumptions and limitations

Assumes a right circular cone. Results are rounded for display.

Questions about this tool

What does this tool calculate?

Find the sloping length from cone base edge to apex.

What should I check before using the answer?

Assumes a right circular cone.

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