Volute (disambiguation)

A volute is a spiral, scroll-like ornament that forms the basis of the Ionic order, found in the capital of the Ionic column.

Volute may also refer to:

Science and technology

 * Volutidae (common name volutes), a taxonomic family of predatory sea snails
 * Volute (pump), the casing in a centrifugal pump
 * Volute spring, a compression spring in the form of a cone

Other uses

 * Volute, a spiral or scroll form in the arabesque form of artistic decoration
 * Volute, a handrail for a bullnose step that is shaped like a spiral; See Stairs
 * Volute krater, a type of Greek urn
 * Volute, a scroll shaped carving at the tuning head of stringed musical instruments