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How to find the Diameter of a circle

The diameter is the longest distance from one end of a circle
to the other; it is twice the radius.

the diameter of a circle

The Diameter can be found by the following formulas

If you know the radius:
The diameter can be calculated using the formula.

Diameter = 2R or d = 2 x radius. R  is for the radius  of the circle.

Remember: The  radius is half of the diameter of a circle

 

If you know the circumference of a circle, the diameter
can be found using the formula.

diameter formula

C  is the circumference of the circle and π  is Pi,
approximately 3.142

 

If you know the area, the diameter can be found using the
formula.

formula for finding diameter of a circle

A  is the area of the circle. And π  is Pi, approximately 3.142

 
 
 

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Area of a circle

Circumference of a circle

Radius of a circle