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Perimeter of Cylinder is the total distance around the boundary of the Cylinder. Check FAQs
P=2(2πr+h)
P - Perimeter of Cylinder?r - Radius of Cylinder?h - Height of Cylinder?π - Archimedes' constant?

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86.8319Edit=2(23.14165Edit+12Edit)
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Perimeter of Cylinder Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
P=2(2πr+h)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
P=2(2π5m+12m)
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
P=2(23.14165m+12m)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
P=2(23.14165+12)
Next Step Evaluate
P=86.8318530717959m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
P=86.8319m

Perimeter of Cylinder Formula Elements

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Constants
Perimeter of Cylinder
Perimeter of Cylinder is the total distance around the boundary of the Cylinder.
Symbol: P
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Radius of Cylinder
Radius of Cylinder is the distance between the center and any point on the circumference of the circular faces of the Cylinder.
Symbol: r
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Height of Cylinder
Height of Cylinder is the longest vertical distance from the bottom circular face to the top circular face of the Cylinder.
Symbol: h
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Archimedes' constant
Archimedes' constant is a mathematical constant that represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter.
Symbol: π
Value: 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288

Other Formulas to find Perimeter of Cylinder

​Go Perimeter of Cylinder given Lateral Surface Area and Height
P=2(LSAh+h)
​Go Perimeter of Cylinder given Total Surface Area and Height
P=2(TSA-2ABaseh+h)
​Go Perimeter of Cylinder given Volume and Radius
P=2(2πr+Vπr2)

How to Evaluate Perimeter of Cylinder?

Perimeter of Cylinder evaluator uses Perimeter of Cylinder = 2*(2*pi*Radius of Cylinder+Height of Cylinder) to evaluate the Perimeter of Cylinder, The Perimeter of Cylinder formula is defined as the total distance around the boundary of the Cylinder. Perimeter of Cylinder is denoted by P symbol.

How to evaluate Perimeter of Cylinder using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Perimeter of Cylinder, enter Radius of Cylinder (r) & Height of Cylinder (h) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Perimeter of Cylinder

What is the formula to find Perimeter of Cylinder?
The formula of Perimeter of Cylinder is expressed as Perimeter of Cylinder = 2*(2*pi*Radius of Cylinder+Height of Cylinder). Here is an example- 86.83185 = 2*(2*pi*5+12).
How to calculate Perimeter of Cylinder?
With Radius of Cylinder (r) & Height of Cylinder (h) we can find Perimeter of Cylinder using the formula - Perimeter of Cylinder = 2*(2*pi*Radius of Cylinder+Height of Cylinder). This formula also uses Archimedes' constant .
What are the other ways to Calculate Perimeter of Cylinder?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Perimeter of Cylinder-
  • Perimeter of Cylinder=2*(Lateral Surface Area of Cylinder/Height of Cylinder+Height of Cylinder)OpenImg
  • Perimeter of Cylinder=2*((Total Surface Area of Cylinder-2*Base Area of Cylinder)/Height of Cylinder+Height of Cylinder)OpenImg
  • Perimeter of Cylinder=2*(2*pi*Radius of Cylinder+Volume of Cylinder/(pi*Radius of Cylinder^2))OpenImg
Can the Perimeter of Cylinder be negative?
No, the Perimeter of Cylinder, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Perimeter of Cylinder?
Perimeter of Cylinder is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Perimeter of Cylinder can be measured.
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