Cylinder total surface area

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Calculate the curved surface plus both circular ends.

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How to use this calculator

  1. Enter radius. Use the unit shown beside the field.
  2. Enter height. 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

2*3.141592653589793*Radius*(Radius+Height)

Worked example

Radius = 2; Height = 5. Result: 87.9646 square units.

Understand your result

Calculate the curved surface plus both circular ends. The result is expressed in square units.

Assumptions and limitations

Assumes a closed right circular cylinder. Results are rounded for display.

Questions about this tool

What does this tool calculate?

Calculate the curved surface plus both circular ends.

What should I check before using the answer?

Assumes a closed right circular cylinder.

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