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 96831×

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See also:
Tip 11054:	Difference volume (3D solid) between two TIN surfaces (sets of coordinates)
Tip 9952:	iLogic rule - check whether iProperties are overridden.
Tip 8718:	How to show COG of subassemblies in an Inventor drawing?
Tip 8271:	Always print Inventor drawings with updated Mass values.
Tip 7023:	Section modulus of 2D profiles in AutoCAD.

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