Cylinder curved surface area
Solve cylinder curved surface area with your values and follow each calculation step.
Inputs
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Formula & explanation
A = 2πrh
Variables & units
- Radius
- cm · minimum 0, maximum 1000000
- Perpendicular height
- cm · minimum 0, maximum 1000000
Worked example
Radius 7 cm and height 12 cm give 168π cm².
Assumptions
The two circular ends are excluded.
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