Circle Radius Calculator

Calculate radius from area, circumference, or diameter and get all circle properties

Calculate Radius

Enter the area in square units

Visualization

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Formulas

Radius from Area:

r = √(A/π)

where A is the area

Radius from Circumference:

r = C/(2π)

where C is the circumference

Radius from Diameter:

r = d/2

where d is the diameter

Other Circle Properties:

  • Diameter: d = 2r
  • Circumference: C = 2πr
  • Area: A = πr²

Calculation History

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the radius of a circle?

The radius is the distance from the center of a circle to any point on its edge. It's exactly half of the diameter and is one of the fundamental measurements of a circle. All radii of a circle are equal in length.

How do you find radius from area?

To find the radius from area, use the formula r = √(A/π). First divide the area by pi (approximately 3.14159), then take the square root of the result. For example, if the area is 100, the radius would be √(100/π) ≈ 5.64 units.

How do you find radius from circumference?

To find the radius from circumference, use the formula r = C/(2π). Divide the circumference by 2π (approximately 6.28318). For example, if the circumference is 31.4, the radius would be 31.4/(2π) ≈ 5 units.

Why is knowing the radius important?

The radius is crucial for calculating all other circle properties. It's used in engineering for wheel design, in architecture for circular structures, in astronomy for planetary calculations, in manufacturing for circular parts, and in countless everyday applications like pizza sizing and pool dimensions.

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