What you provide
What you provide
- Cylinder radius expressed in units, using the same scenario as the other inputs
- Cylinder height expressed in units, using the same scenario as the other inputs
MATH / SOLID GEOMETRY
Cylinder Surface Area Calculator
Calculate total and lateral surface area of a closed right circular cylinder. Review the equation, substituted values, result, assumptions, and interpretation in one focused workspace.
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Calculation path
Calculate total and lateral surface area of a closed right circular cylinder. The page evaluates the displayed equation from your supplied values and presents both symbolic and substituted KaTeX working so the arithmetic can be checked.
Calculation path
A=2pi r(r+h)
What you receive
What you receive
- Total surface area in square units from the stated equation
- A symbolic formula plus substituted working with your values
- Visible assumptions, field guidance, and an authoritative learning reference
Use boundary
Choose the maximum decimal places shown. This does not increase source accuracy.
The cylinder is right, circular, and closed by two flat bases.
Use internally consistent units and retain extra precision when carrying the result into another calculation.
Reviewed reference factors