Ring or annulus area

Geometry / FREE CALCULATOR

Calculate the area between concentric circles.

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Enter your values and select Calculate to see the result and any available breakdown.

How to use this calculator

  1. Enter outer radius. Use the unit shown beside the field.
  2. Enter inner radius. Use the unit shown beside the field.
  3. Select Calculate and review the result. Select Reset to restore the example inputs.

How the calculation works

3.141592653589793*(Outer radius*Outer radius-Inner radius*Inner radius)

Worked example

Outer radius = 5; Inner radius = 3. Result: 50.2655 square units.

Understand your result

Calculate the area between concentric circles. The result is expressed in square units.

Assumptions and limitations

Outer radius must be at least inner radius. Results are rounded for display.

Questions about this tool

What does this tool calculate?

Calculate the area between concentric circles.

What should I check before using the answer?

Outer radius must be at least inner radius.

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