- A cylinder has two parallel circular bases while a cone has a circular base that tapers to a point.
- The volume of a cylinder is πr^2h, while the volume of a cone is 1/3πr^2h.
- The surface area of a cylinder is 2πr^2 + 2πrh, while the surface area of a cone is πr^2 + πrl.
- A cylinder has rotational symmetry, while a cone does not.
- A cylinder has a uniform cross-section, while a cone does not.
- The lateral surface of a cone forms a slanted surface, whereas the lateral surface of a cylinder is perpendicular to its bases.
- The height of a cone is measured from the apex to the base, while the height of a cylinder is measured perpendicular to the bases.
- A cylinder can be laid flat on its side, while a cone cannot.
- A cylinder is commonly used in everyday items such as cans, glasses, and tubes, while a cone is often found in objects like traffic cones, ice cream cones, and party hats.