What is Geometry?
Geometry is the branch of mathematics that studies the properties, measurements, and relationships of points, lines, angles, surfaces, and solids. The word comes from the Greek words "geo" (earth) and "metron" (measurement).
How to Use This Calculator
- Choose between 2D (flat) or 3D (solid) shapes
- Select the specific shape you want to calculate
- Choose your preferred unit of measurement
- Enter the required dimensions
- View instant results including area, perimeter, volume, and more
2D Shapes (Plane Geometry)
Two-dimensional shapes have length and width but no depth. They exist on a flat plane.
Circle, Ellipse, Sector
Rectangle, Square, Parallelogram
Triangle, Trapezoid, Regular Polygon
3D Shapes (Solid Geometry)
Three-dimensional shapes have length, width, and height. They occupy space and have volume.
Sphere (ball shape)
Cube, Cuboid (box shapes)
Cylinder, Cone, Pyramid
Real-World Applications
Construction & Architecture
Calculate flooring area, wall paint coverage, room volumes for HVAC, roof slopes
Engineering & Design
Tank volumes, pipe dimensions, material requirements, structural calculations
Education & Learning
Homework help, exam preparation, understanding geometric concepts visually
Landscaping & Gardening
Garden bed areas, mulch volumes, pond sizes, fence perimeters
Manufacturing
Material cutting, container volumes, packaging dimensions
Home Improvement
Tile calculations, carpet area, concrete for driveways
Geometry Formulas Reference
2D Shape Formulas
Circle
r = radius
Rectangle
l = length, w = width, d = diagonal
Square
s = side length, d = diagonal
Triangle (Heron's Formula)
a, b, c = sides, s = semi-perimeter
Trapezoid
b₁, b₂ = parallel bases, h = height
Ellipse
a = semi-major axis, b = semi-minor axis
Sector
θ = angle in degrees, r = radius, L = arc length
Regular Polygon
n = number of sides, s = side length
Parallelogram
b = base, h = height, a = side
3D Shape Formulas
Sphere
r = radius, V = volume, SA = surface area
Cube
s = side, d = space diagonal
Cuboid (Rectangular Prism)
l = length, w = width, h = height
Cylinder
r = radius, h = height, LSA = lateral surface area
Cone
r = radius, h = height, l = slant height
Pyramid (Rectangular Base)
B = base area, h = height, l = length, w = width
Key Mathematical Constants
π (Pi) ≈ 3.14159
Ratio of circumference to diameter
√2 ≈ 1.41421
Diagonal of unit square
√3 ≈ 1.73205
Space diagonal factor for cube