Perimeter of a Circle Calculator
Enter a radius or diameter to instantly calculate the circumference of a circle with step-by-step working.
Calculator Inputs
cm
Circumference (Perimeter)
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Step-by-step working
Circle diagram
r = radius | d = diameter | C = circumference
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Summary
Enter a radius or diameter to instantly calculate the circumference of a circle with step-by-step working.
How it works
- Choose whether to enter the radius or the diameter.
- Type the measurement value in the input field.
- Select your preferred unit (mm, cm, m, in, or ft).
- Click "Calculate" to apply the formula C = 2πr (or C = πd).
- The circumference result appears with step-by-step working.
Use cases
- Geometry homework involving circle measurements.
- Finding the length of fencing needed around a circular garden.
- Calculating the tread of a wheel or tire for a given diameter.
- Engineering problems requiring the circumference of circular pipes or shafts.
- Verifying manual circumference calculations quickly.
- Estimating material needed for circular frames or borders.
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Last updated: 2026-07-01 ·
Reviewed by Nham Vu