For some of these, I estimate the number of items the base and then multiply by the height. Is there a better strategy, especially for items that don’t fit into distinct layers?
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Start with the bottom, count how many are visible on the lowest layer. This gives you half the circumference of the lower end.
Repeat for the highest part of the cup that is still cup, not above the line.
Multiply each of these by 2 and you have the circumferences of each end of the cut cone.
Rearrange the circle area formula to get the radius from circumference and you have the radius of each end of the cone.
Now use the cut cone formula to calculate the volume in terms of hazelnuts.
Next, take the radius of the top circle and estimate how far above that the highest nut is. Use whatever formula seems more appropriate, in this case maybe just a right angle triangle formula with a full rotation, to estimate the volume of the top.
Sum that together with the conic volume and you have a good estimate.
My estimate, at least 3 hazelnuts.
Good luck