Surface Area of a Cube Calculator
Quickly calculate the surface area of a cube by entering the length of its edge.
Enter a positive number for the edge length.
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Understanding Surface Area of a Cube
A cube is a three-dimensional solid object bounded by six square faces, facets or sides, with three meeting at each vertex. The surface area of a cube is the total area that the surface of the object occupies. It is the sum of the areas of all six faces.
To calculate the surface area of a cube, you need to know the length of one edge (a). Since all faces of a cube are squares and identical, the area of one face is \(a^2\). As there are six faces, the total surface area (SA) is given by the formula:
$$SA = 6 \times a^2$$
For example, if a cube has an edge length of 5 units, its surface area would be \(6 \times 5^2 = 6 \times 25 = 150\) square units. This calculator simplifies this process, allowing you to quickly find the surface area for any given edge length. Use this tool for homework, educational purposes, or quick calculations in various projects.
Formula Source: Wikipedia - Cube