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Calcolatore area superficiale
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Calcolatore area sfera
SA = 4πr²Calcolatore cubo
SA = 6a²Calcolatore area cilindro
SA = 2πr(r + h)Calcolatore area cono
SA = πr(r + √(r² + h²))Calcolatore prisma rettangolare
SA = 2lw + 2lh + 2whCalcolatore prisma triangolare
SA = PL + 2BCalcolatore piramide
SA = base + lateral facesCalcolatore ellissoide
SA ≈ 4π[((a^1.6b^1.6 + a^1.6c^1.6 + b^1.6c^1.6) / 3)]^(1/1.6)Calcolatore capsula
SA = 4πr² + 2πrhCalcolatore toro
SA = 4π²RrCalcolatore tronco di cono
SA = π(R² + r²) + π(R + r)√((R - r)² + h²)Calcolatore calotta sferica
SA = 2πRh + πr²Formula-first calculators
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Surface area basics
Calculate surface area with confidence
Surface area measures the total exposed area on the outside of a three-dimensional shape. Students use it to check geometry homework, teachers use it to explain nets and formulas, and builders use it to estimate paint, wrapping, insulation, coating, or material coverage. A sphere uses a radius-only formula, a cylinder combines two circular bases with one curved side, and prisms add the areas of matching faces. More specialized shapes, such as ellipsoids, torus forms, capsules, and conical frustums, need formulas that are easy to misread when copied from a textbook. This site keeps the calculator, diagram, formula, and worked steps together so the result is fast but still auditable.
Choose a calculator above, enter positive dimensions, and compare the result with the formula breakdown. For adjacent topics, use the related-shape links on each calculator page or read the articles on derivations, paint coverage, and unit conversion.
FAQ
Surface area questions
What is surface area?
Surface area is the total outside area of a three-dimensional object. It is measured in square units such as m², cm², ft², or in².
How do these calculators work?
Each calculator applies a published geometry formula, substitutes your dimensions, and shows the intermediate steps so the result can be checked by hand.
Can I use different units?
Yes. Choose meters, centimeters, millimeters, feet, inches, or kilometers. Results are shown in the matching square unit.
Are calculations stored?
No. Calculations run in your browser and are not saved as personal history.
Which calculator should I choose?
Choose the page that matches the shape. If the object is a combination of shapes, calculate each part and add the areas that are exposed.
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