Volume of an Ellipsoid Formula

An ellipsoid is a closed quadric surface that is a three-dimensional analogue of an ellipse. The standard equation of an ellipsoid centred at the origin of a Cartesian coordinate system. The spectral theorem can again be used to obtain a standard equation akin to the definition given above.

The formula of Ellipsoid is given below:

\[\large V=\frac{4}{3}\pi\,a\,b\,c\]

or the formula can also be written as:

\[\large V=\frac{4}{3}\pi\,r_1\,r_2\,r_3\]

Where,
a = r₁ = Radius of the ellipsoid of axis 1
b = r₂ = Radius of the ellipsoid of axis 2
c = r₃ = Radius of the ellipsoid of axis 3

Volume of an Ellipsoid Formula Solved Example

Example: The ellipsoid whose radii are given as a = 9 cm, b = 6 cm and c = 3 cm. Find the volume of an ellipsoid.

Solution:

Given,
Radius (a) = 9 cm
Radius (b) = 6 cm
Radius (c) = 3 cm

Using the formula: