How To Work Out The Diameter Of A Circle?

Use the formula: diameter = 2 × radius

If you know the radius, multiply it by 2

Use the formula: diameter = circumference ÷ π

If you know the circumference, divide it by 3.14159

Use the formula: diameter = 2 × square root of (area ÷ π)

If you know the area, divide it by π, take the square root, then multiply by 2

Measure straight across the circle through the center if using a ruler or tape measure

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