Math • Radius of a Circle Calculator
Radius of a Circle Calculator
Calculate a circle's area, circumference, and diameter 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 Radius, Area & Circumference Mathematics
Radius of a circle calculator computes area, circumference, and diameter from a circle's radius, using A = πr² and C = 2πr.
Standardized Mathematical Formula
A = πr² | C = 2πr | d = 2r
The radius — the distance from a circle's center to its edge — is the single measurement that determines every other property of a circle: its area, circumference, and diameter all derive directly from it.
Variables:
r:Radius — distance from center to edge
A:Area, in square units
C:Circumference (perimeter), in linear units
How It Works (Step-by-Step)
- 1Enter the radius of the circle.
- 2View the resulting area, circumference, and diameter simultaneously.
Real-World Numerical Example
A Circle with Radius 5
A circle has a radius of 5 units.
•Diameter: 2 × 5 = 10 units.
•Area: π × 5² = 25π ≈ 78.54 square units.
•Circumference: 2π × 5 = 10π ≈ 31.42 units.
Result: The circle has a diameter of 10, an area of ≈78.54 square units, and a circumference of ≈31.42 units.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The radius is the distance from the center of a circle to any point on its edge — exactly half the diameter.
Rearrange A = πr² to r = √(A/π) — divide the area by π, then take the square root.
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