Circle

A circle is the region inside a circumference. Every point on the circumference is the same distance from the center.

Quick answer

A circle is the region inside a circumference. Every point on the circumference is the same distance from the center.

Main formula
Area = πr² and circumference = 2πr.
Quick example
Write the known measurements first, substitute them in the formula and keep the units.

Definition

A circle is the region inside a circumference. Every point on the circumference is the same distance from the center.

Main properties

  • Radius is the distance from the center to the edge; diameter is twice the radius.
  • Measurements must use the same unit before calculating.
  • Draw a quick sketch to identify each value.

Formula

Area = πr² and circumference = 2πr.

Example method

Read the problem, mark the known measurements, choose the formula and simplify the result step by step.