Circumference Calculator

Circumference is the total length of the perimeter of the circle, it is easily calculated when using our circumference calculator.

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Circumference:

What it is

What is Circumference?

Create Date: June 16, 2024

Last Modified Date: January 14, 2025

Circumference is the length of the edge of a circle. This number can be measured in nearly any unit. Our calculator does not ask for any unit because it does not affect the calculation, so if you have a radius of 4 inches or 4 feet, the answer will be the same.

How to Calculate the Circumference of a Circle

Calculating the circumference of a circle requires only a single variable: its radius. With that known, you can use it in the following formula to calculate its circumference:

An image of the formula used to calculate the circumference of a circle.
Where:
  • CC = Circle's circumference

  • r = Radius of the circle

Understanding Your Results

Your answer will be a single number that would signify the circumference of a circle. The circumference is the entire perimeter of a circle. This tool does not have any units of measurement on it so when you are using it you will need to add your own when you get your answer to fit your current situation.

How to Use the Circumference Tool

If you are trying to find the circumference of a circle this is the tool for you. It is designed to be as easy and simple as possible. The steps required to use it include:

  1. Enter the radius of the circle.

  2. Hit the calculate button and instantly get the circumference.

Calculation Example

Let's say we have a circle that has a radius of 5. If we need to find the circumference of it we can easily do so with this tool. All we need to do is enter 5 into the singular field on this tool then hit calculate. We come to find that our circle's circumference is 31.42.

Circumference - Frequently Asked Questions

Knowing the circumference of a circle is useful in various real-world applications, including:

  • Measuring the distance around circular objects.
  • Engineering and construction projects involving circular components.
  • Calculating the perimeter of circular gardens, tables, or pools.
  • Understanding properties of circular motion in physics.

Yes, the circumference can be a whole number, but this depends on the radius or diameter and their relation to π. Because π is an irrational number, the circumference is often not a whole number when calculated with exact values of π.

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