How to Convert the Diameter of a Circle to Circumference

A circle is a shape that has no corners and is perfectly round. Since a circle is not elongated like an oval, all points along the circle's edge are equally distant from the circle's center. Because of these characteristics, you can establish a circle's circumference by only knowing its diameter. Pi refers to the ratio of a circle's circumference to diameter.

Instructions

    • 1

      Establish the diameter of the circle you will be using in your calculations. If you know the circle's radius, multiply it by 2 to get the diameter.

    • 2

      Multiply the circle's diameter times pi, which is approximately 3.14159. You can use 3.14, as well, for the sake of brevity. The answer is the circle's circumference.

      For example, if a diameter is 6 inches, 6 x 3.14 = 18.84. The circumference of the circle is 18.84 inches.

    • 3

      Check your work by dividing the answer by pi. If you arrive at the original diameter you have properly done your calculations.

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