Cylindrical Coordinates Calculator
The Cylindrical Coordinates Calculator converts Cartesian coordinates (x, y, z) into cylindrical coordinates (r, θ, z). Enter the x, y, and z values.
Formula
r = √(x²+y²); θ = atan2(y, x); z = z
- r is the distance from the z-axis; θ is the angle in the xy-plane.
- The z-coordinate is unchanged.
(3, 4, 5)
Inputs
- x: 3
- y: 4
- z: 5
r = 5, θ ≈ 53.13°, z = 5.
Frequently asked questions
What are cylindrical coordinates?
A 3D system (r, θ, z) using a radius and angle in the xy-plane plus the usual height z.