Math • Diameter of a Circle Calculator
Diameter of a Circle Calculator
Calculate the diameter, circumference, and area of a circle from its radius.
Area (A = πr²)
78.540
Circumference (C = 2πr)
31.416
Diameter (d = 2r)
10.00
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Calculation Guide & Reference
Circle Diameter Mathematics
Diameter of a circle calculator computes diameter, circumference, and area from radius, using d = 2r.
Standardized Mathematical Formula
d = 2r
A circle's diameter is simply twice its radius — the straight-line distance across the circle through its center.
Variables:
r:Radius of the circle
d:Diameter
How It Works (Step-by-Step)
- 1Enter the radius of the circle.
- 2View the diameter, circumference, and area simultaneously.
Real-World Numerical Example
A Circle with Radius 5
A circular pipe has a radius of 5 units.
•Diameter: 2 × 5 = 10 units.
Result: The circle's diameter is 10 units.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Multiply the radius by 2 — d = 2r. If you know the circumference instead, divide it by π (d = C / π).
The radius is the distance from the center to the edge; the diameter is the full distance across the circle through the center — exactly double the radius.
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