Area of a Circle Calculator

Enter a radius or diameter to instantly calculate a circle's area and circumference with step-by-step formulas.

Circle Dimensions

Unit label is optional — used only for display.

Results

Enter a value on the left to see results.
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Summary

Enter a radius or diameter to instantly calculate a circle's area and circumference with step-by-step formulas.

How it works

  1. Choose whether you are entering a radius or a diameter.
  2. Type the value in the input field.
  3. The calculator applies A = πr² to find the area.
  4. Circumference is computed as C = 2πr.
  5. All results and intermediate steps display immediately.
  6. Use the precision slider to adjust decimal places shown.

Use cases

  • Calculate material needed to fill or cover a circular surface.
  • Determine the cross-sectional area of a pipe or cylinder.
  • Solve geometry homework problems involving circles.
  • Estimate lawn, garden bed, or pool surface area.
  • Verify engineering or architectural circle measurements.
  • Convert between radius, diameter, area, and circumference.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: 2026-06-09 · Reviewed by Nham Vu