Surface Area Calculator
Calculate the surface area of various 3D shapes quickly and easily. Choose a shape and enter the required dimensions.
Result:
Enter dimensions and calculate to see the surface area.
Calculation Steps:
Steps will be shown here after calculation.
Understanding Surface Area
Surface area is the total area that the surface of a 3D object occupies. It's measured in square units (like cm2, m2, etc.). Understanding surface area is crucial in various fields, from packaging design to architecture, helping to determine material usage, heat transfer, and more.
Shapes Covered
- Cone: A three-dimensional geometric shape that tapers smoothly from a flat base to a point called the apex or vertex.
- Cube: A cube is a three-dimensional solid object bounded by six square faces, facets or sides, with three meeting at each vertex.
- Cylinder: In geometry, a cylinder is a three-dimensional solid shape that has two parallel circular bases joined by a curved surface, at a fixed distance.
- Rectangular Prism: A rectangular prism is a 3D shape with six rectangular faces, where all angles are right angles.
- Sphere: A sphere is a perfectly round geometrical object in three-dimensional space that is the surface of a completely round ball.
This calculator helps you find the surface area of these common 3D shapes. Simply select the shape, input the required dimensions, and click 'Calculate' to get instant results and step-by-step calculations.