CAD tip # 3972:

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	How to find volume of a 3D solid in AutoCAD?
	Use the `MASSPROP` command - it will list the volume (and other characteristics) of the selected 3D solids (ACIS bodies). You can also use the following LISP routine (thanks to MikD): (defun c:vol () (alert (strcat "Volume is " (rtos (/ (vlax-get-property (vlax-ename->vla-object (car (entsel))) 'volume ) 1000000000.0 ;mm->m3 ) 2 2 ;decimal places ) " m3" ) ) (princ) )

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10.8.2004 25275x

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applies to: AutoCAD · AutoCAD Architecture · AutoCAD Map ·

See also:
Tip 7023:	Section modulus of 2D profiles in AutoCAD.
Tip 6820:	How to draw a center of gravity point?
Tip 2261:	How to display surface area of a part?
Tip 1183:	How to get the center gravity of an area?

Selected tip: Slow plotting from AutoCAD 2000 to a DesignJet 800.

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CAD tip # 3972:

How to find volume of a 3D solid in AutoCAD?