Mathematics

Surface Area of Sphere

Calculate surface area of a sphere.

Surface Area = 4πr²

Formula Explanation

The surface area is four times the area of a great circle.

Variables Explained

r = radius of the sphere.

Solved Example

Radius = 7 cm, π = 22/7. Surface area?
4 × 22/7 × 49 = 616 cm².

Exam Tip

Do not confuse with curved surface area of hemisphere (2πr²).