What is the Formula for the Surface Area of a Sphere?

What is the Formula for the Surface Area of a Sphere?

Note:

Looking for the formula for the surface area of a sphere? Then check out this tutorial! You’ll see how to use a cylinder with the same dimensions to find the formula for the surface area of a sphere!

Keywords:

  • Formula
  • Sphere
  • Surface Area
  • Cylinder
  • Relationship Between Sphere and Cylinder
  • Radius
  • 2r
  • Lateral Area of Cylinder

Background Tutorials

  • Evaluating Expressions

  • Definitions of Three-Dimensional Figures

      • What is a Solid?What is a Solid?

      What is a Solid?

      Understanding solids is a building block for finding their lateral area, surface area, and volume. In this tutorial, you'll see examples of solids and learn their different parts. Take a look!

      • What is a Sphere?What is a Sphere?

      What is a Sphere?

      Every played with a bouncy ball, a volleyball, a basketball, or a baseball? Those are all spheres! Check out this tutorial to see what defines a sphere and learn its different parts. Take a look!

      • What is a Cylinder?What is a Cylinder?

      What is a Cylinder?

      Soda cans, coffee cans, and some candles are just a few examples of cylinders. In this tutorial, you'll see what defines a cylinder. You'll also see the different parts of a cylinder. Take a look!

Further Exploration

  • Finding Lateral and Surface Areas

      • How Do You Find the Surface Area of a Sphere?How Do You Find the Surface Area of a Sphere?

      How Do You Find the Surface Area of a Sphere?

      Trying to find the surface area of a sphere? Already know the radius? Then plug that value into the formula for the surface area of a sphere and solve to get the answer! This tutorial shows you how!