Prostate Volume Calculator

Quickly estimate prostate gland volume using ellipsoid and bullet formulas with our free Prostate Volume Calculator. This tool is ideal for radiologists, urologists, and other medical professionals who use ultrasound, CT, or MRI measurements in clinical practice.

Prostate Volume Calculator
Enter prostate length (L) in centimeters
cm
Enter prostate width (W) in centimeters
cm
Enter prostate height (H) in centimeters
cm
Ellipsoid Volume
0.00 cc
Bullet Volume
0.00 cc

Ellipsoid Formula: L × W × H × π/6

Bullet Formula: L × W × H × 5π/24

How to Use the Prostate Volume Calculator

This calculator estimates prostate size based on standard imaging dimensions — length, width, and height — and provides two standard volume formulas:

  • Ellipsoid Formula:
  • Volume=(π/6)×L×W×HVolume = (π / 6) × L × W × HVolume=(π/6)×L×W×H
  • Common in radiology (also known as the Cheng formula)
  • Bullet Formula:
  • Volume=0.65×L×W×HVolume = 0.65 × L × W × HVolume=0.65×L×W×H
  • Sometimes used for more elongated gland shapes

 

Input Fields Explained:

  • Length (in cm): Cranio-caudal measurement
  • Width (in cm): Transverse measurement
  • Height (in cm): Anterior-posterior measurement

The output is provided in cubic centimeters (cc), which is equivalent to milliliters (ml) — the standard measurement for prostate volume.

 

Why Use a Prostate Volume Calculator?

This tool is helpful for:

  • Radiology Reporting: During TRUS, CT, or MRI exams
  • PSA Density Calculation: PSA / prostate volume
  • BPH Evaluation: Monitoring gland size over time
  • Prostate Cancer Risk Assessment: Volume data may guide biopsy decisions

You can use this calculator in conjunction with other tools, such as PSA density calculators or risk nomograms, like those from MSKCC (Memorial Sloan Kettering).

 

What Is a Normal Prostate Volume?

Prostate size varies by age and individual, but general reference values include:

  • Men aged 40–49: ~20–25 cc
  • Men aged 50–59: ~25–30 cc
  • Men aged 60+: ~30–35+ cc

An enlarged prostate (often due to BPH) typically exceeds 30–40 cc.

 

Example Calculation

If a prostate measures:

  • Length = 2 cm
  • Width = 4 cm
  • Height = 3 cm

The results would be:

  • Ellipsoid Volume: 12.56 cc
  • Bullet Volume: 15.70 cc

These values are automatically displayed side by side for comparison and documentation.

Frequently asked questions

The ellipsoid formula (π/6 × L × W × H) is the most widely accepted in radiology and urology, especially in TRUS and MRI evaluations.

The calculator provides an estimate based on standard formulas. Accuracy depends on the precision of input measurements from imaging modalities, such as ultrasound, CT, or MRI.

Yes. Once the volume is known, divide the PSA (ng/mL) by the volume (cc) to calculate PSA density, a valuable marker in prostate cancer risk assessment.

It is primarily designed for human use, but veterinarians sometimes use similar formulas with adjusted parameters.

For the most accurate volume, all three dimensions are required. If only partial data is available, results may be significantly less accurate.