Circumference of a Circle Calculator

Published on: July 7, 2024

This Circumference of a Circle Calculator helps you find the distance around a circle when the radius is known. It uses the formula C = 2πr, where r is the radius and the answer is written in units. Multiply the radius by to get the circumference. It is a simple way to check answers, understand the circle circumference formula, and practise basic geometry step by step.
Circle labeled r
In the diagram, the radius is labeled r.

Step-by-step method

  1. Identify what is given.
  2. Write the formula.
  3. Substitute the value and calculate the circumference.

Formula:

C = 2πr

Example 1: r = 5

Step 1 - Identify what is given.

In this problem: The given radius is r = 5.

r=5

Step 2 - Write the formula.

In this problem: Use the circumference formula: C = 2πr.

C=2πr

Step 3 - Substitute the value and calculate the circumference.

In this problem: Substitute r = 5: C = 2π × 5 = 31.41592654.

C=×5=31.41592654

Final answer: C = 31.41592654

Example 2: r = 3.5

Step 1 - Identify what is given.

In this problem: The given radius is r = 3.5.

r=3.5

Step 2 - Write the formula.

In this problem: Use the circumference formula: C = 2πr.

C=2πr

Step 3 - Substitute the value and calculate the circumference.

In this problem: Substitute r = 3.5: C = 2π × 3.5 = 21.99114858.

C=×3.5=21.99114858

Final answer: C = 21.99114858