Geometry Formulas Guide: How to Calculate 2D Area, Perimeter and 3D Volume

Master the fundamental equations for planar shapes and three-dimensional geometric solids with step-by-step derivations.

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1. Core 2D Area Formulas

Surface area measures the two-dimensional space enclosed within a boundary. - Circle: A = π × r² - Rectangle: A = length × width - Triangle: A = 0.5 × base × height

Mathematical Formula

Circle Area = π × r²
Circumference = 2 × π × r

Step-by-Step Worked Example

Radius (r)10 cm

Step 1:Square the radius: 10 × 10 = 100

Step 2:Multiply by π (3.14159): 100 × 3.14159 = 314.16 cm²

Final Result: Circle Area = 314.16 cm²

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Why does circle area formula contain π × r²?

If you divide a circle into infinite infinitesimal wedges and rearrange them into an approximate rectangle, the height is r and the base is half the circumference (π × r), yielding Area = r × (π × r) = π × r².

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