Circle circumference

Calculate the circumference of a circle from its radius. See the formula using pi, input units and a worked example.

Inputs

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RESULT
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Formula & explanation
C = 2πr

Variables & units

Radius
cm · minimum 0, maximum 1000000000

Worked example

A radius of 3 cm gives a circumference of approximately 18.849556 cm.

Assumptions

Radius is half the diameter.

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Practice with an example

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