{"id":605242,"date":"2023-06-19T10:44:22","date_gmt":"2023-06-19T05:14:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/?p=605242"},"modified":"2025-02-28T15:47:00","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T10:17:00","slug":"surface-area-formulas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/surface-area-formulas\/","title":{"rendered":"Surface Area Formulas\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_37 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' style='display:block'><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/surface-area-formulas\/#The_surface_area_is_classified_into_two_categories\" title=\"The surface area is classified into two categories:\">The surface area is classified into two categories:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/surface-area-formulas\/#Surface_Area_Formulas\" title=\"Surface Area Formulas\">Surface Area Formulas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/surface-area-formulas\/#Solved_Examples_on_Surface_Formulas\" title=\"Solved Examples on Surface Formulas:\">Solved Examples on Surface Formulas:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/surface-area-formulas\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_on_Surface_Formula\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions on Surface Formula:\">Frequently Asked Questions on Surface Formula:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/surface-area-formulas\/#What_is_the_TSA_of_a_cylinder\" title=\"What is the TSA of a cylinder? \">What is the TSA of a cylinder? <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/surface-area-formulas\/#What_is_CSA_in_maths\" title=\"What is CSA in maths? \">What is CSA in maths? <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/surface-area-formulas\/#Does_changing_the_size_or_shape_of_an_object_affect_its_surface_area\" title=\"Does changing the size or shape of an object affect its surface area?\">Does changing the size or shape of an object affect its surface area?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/surface-area-formulas\/#How_do_you_calculate_the_surface_area_of_a_three-dimensional_object\" title=\"How do you calculate the surface area of a three-dimensional object? \">How do you calculate the surface area of a three-dimensional object? <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/surface-area-formulas\/#What_is_surface_area\" title=\"What is surface area? \">What is surface area? <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/surface-area-formulas\/#Is_Surface_Area_the_Same_as_Area\" title=\"Is Surface Area the Same as Area? \">Is Surface Area the Same as Area? <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/surface-area-formulas\/#How_to_Find_the_Surface_Area_of_a_Rectangular_Prism\" title=\"How to Find the Surface Area of a Rectangular Prism? \">How to Find the Surface Area of a Rectangular Prism? <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The surface area of a three-dimensional object is the total area of all its faces. In real-life we use the concept of surface areas of different objects when we want to wrap something, paint something, and eventually while building things to get the best possible design. Let us learn all about the surface area of 3D shapes in this article.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:300,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The total area occupied by the surfaces of an object is called its surface area. In geometry, different 3D shapes have different surface areas which can be easily calculated using the formulas that we will be learning in this article.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_surface_area_is_classified_into_two_categories\"><\/span>The surface area is classified into two categories:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Lateral surface area or Curved surface area<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:300,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Total surface area<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:300,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Surface_Area_Formulas\"><\/span>Surface Area Formulas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Surface area is the measure of the total area of the external surfaces of a three-dimensional object. It is an important concept in geometry and is used to quantify the amount of material needed to cover or coat an object. Here are some key points and formulas related to surface area:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:300,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cuboid:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-605267 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-19-at-10.42.36-300x200.png\" alt=\"Cuboid\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-19-at-10.42.36-300x200.png?v=1687151562 300w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-19-at-10.42.36-768x512.png?v=1687151562 768w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-19-at-10.42.36.png?v=1687151562 924w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The surface area of a rectangular prism is given by the formula: <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Surface Area = 2(length \u00d7 width + width \u00d7 height + height \u00d7 length)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cube: <\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-605269 size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-19-at-10.42.50-300x246.png\" alt=\"Cube\" width=\"300\" height=\"246\" srcset=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-19-at-10.42.50-300x246.png?v=1687151572 300w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-19-at-10.42.50-768x629.png?v=1687151572 768w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-19-at-10.42.50.png?v=1687151572 970w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/formulas\/surface-area-of-a-cube-formula\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">surface area of a cube formula<\/a> is given by: <\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"none\">Surface Area = 6(side length)<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">2<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cylinder:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-605273 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-19-at-10.43.04-300x288.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-19-at-10.43.04-300x288.png?v=1687151587 300w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-19-at-10.43.04.png?v=1687151587 564w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The surface area of a cylinder is the sum of the areas of its two circular bases and the lateral surface area. <\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"none\">The formulas are: Surface Area = 2\u03c0r<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">2<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">+ 2\u03c0(radius)(height)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sphere: <\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-605275 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-19-at-10.43.13-291x300.png\" alt=\"Sphere\" width=\"291\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-19-at-10.43.13-291x300.png?v=1687151596 291w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-19-at-10.43.13-768x791.png?v=1687151596 768w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-19-at-10.43.13.png?v=1687151596 798w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 291px) 100vw, 291px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/formulas\/surface-area-of-a-sphere-formula\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">surface area of a sphere formula<\/a> <\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Surface Area = 4\u03c0(radius<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">2<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cone:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-605277 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-19-at-10.43.22-216x300.png\" alt=\"Cone\" width=\"216\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-19-at-10.43.22-216x300.png?v=1687151605 216w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-19-at-10.43.22.png?v=1687151605 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 216px) 100vw, 216px\" \/> <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The surface area of a cone is the sum of the area of its base and the lateral surface area. The formulas are: Surface Area = \u03c0(radius<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">2<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">) + \u03c0(radius)(slant height)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Pyramid: <\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-605280 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-19-at-10.43.32-203x300.png\" alt=\"pyramid\" width=\"203\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-19-at-10.43.32-203x300.png?v=1687151616 203w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-19-at-10.43.32.png?v=1687151616 496w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 203px) 100vw, 203px\" \/><br \/>\n<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The surface area of a pyramid is the sum of the area of its base and the areas of its lateral faces. The formulas depend on the shape of the base.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">These formulas provide a way to calculate the surface area of various geometric shapes. Understanding surface area allows us to determine quantities such as the amount of paint needed to cover an object, or the material required to construct it. It is an essential concept in many fields, including architecture, engineering, and manufacturing.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solved_Examples_on_Surface_Formulas\"><\/span>Solved Examples on Surface Formulas:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Example 1:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Surface Area of a Cuboid<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"none\">Given:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Length = 5 cm<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Width = 3 cm<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Height = 4 cm<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">To find the surface area:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Surface Area = 2(length \u00d7 width + width \u00d7 height + height \u00d7 length)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Surface Area = 2(5 \u00d7 3 + 3 \u00d7 4 + 4 \u00d7 5)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Surface Area = 2(15 + 12 + 20)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Surface Area = 2(47)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Surface Area = 94 square cm<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Therefore, the surface area of the rectangular prism is 94 square cm.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Example 2: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Find the surface area of the Cylinder given below.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Given:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Radius = 2 cm<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Height = 6 cm<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">To find the surface area:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Surface Area = 2\u03c0(radius<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">2<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">) + 2\u03c0(radius)(height)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Surface Area = 2\u03c0(2<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">2<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">) + 2\u03c0(2)(6)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Surface Area = 2\u03c0(4) + 2\u03c0(12)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Surface Area = 8\u03c0 + 24\u03c0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Surface Area = 32\u03c0 square cm <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Therefore, the surface area of the cylinder is 32\u03c0 square cm, or approximately 100.53 square cm.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Example 3: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Surface Area of a Sphere<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Given:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Radius = 3 cm<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">To find the surface area:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Surface Area = 4\u03c0(radius<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">2<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Surface Area = 4\u03c0(3<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">2<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Surface Area = 4\u03c0(9)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Surface Area = 36\u03c0 square cm<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Therefore, the surface area of the sphere is 36\u03c0 square cm or approximately 113.1 square cm.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_on_Surface_Formula\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Frequently Asked Questions on Surface Formula:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_TSA_of_a_cylinder\"><\/span>What is the TSA of a cylinder? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe total surface area (TSA) of a cylinder is the sum of the areas of its two circular bases and its curved surface. The formula to calculate the TSA of a cylinder is: TSA = 2\u03c0r(r + h)  \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_CSA_in_maths\"><\/span>What is CSA in maths? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tIn mathematics, CSA stands for Curved Surface Area. It refers to the total area of the curved surface of a three-dimensional object, excluding any flat or base surfaces. The CSA is specifically used to calculate the surface area of objects with curved surfaces, such as cylinders, cones, and spheres. It is an important concept in geometry and is used in various calculations and formulas related to surface area and volume of curved objects.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_changing_the_size_or_shape_of_an_object_affect_its_surface_area\"><\/span>Does changing the size or shape of an object affect its surface area?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tYes, changing the size or shape of an object can affect its surface area. For example, increasing the dimensions of a rectangular prism will increase its surface area, while changing the shape of an object may require different formulas to calculate its surface area. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_calculate_the_surface_area_of_a_three-dimensional_object\"><\/span>How do you calculate the surface area of a three-dimensional object? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe formula for calculating surface area depends on the shape of the object. For example, the surface area of a cube is found by multiplying the length of one side by six, while the surface area of a cylinder involves calculating the areas of its bases and its curved surface. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_surface_area\"><\/span>What is surface area? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSurface area is the measure of the total area of the external surfaces of a three-dimensional object. It represents the amount of material needed to cover or coat the object. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Surface_Area_the_Same_as_Area\"><\/span>Is Surface Area the Same as Area? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe main difference between surface area and area is that surface area is the area of 3D shapes such as a sphere, cylinder, and so on, whereas, area is the measurement of the space occupied by 2D shapes such as triangles, squares, and so on.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Find_the_Surface_Area_of_a_Rectangular_Prism\"><\/span>How to Find the Surface Area of a Rectangular Prism? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe surface area of a rectangular prism can be calculated by using the following formula: Surface area of rectangular prism = 2(lw + wh + lh), where l, w, and h are the length, width, and height of the rectangular prism respectively.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t{\n\t\t\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\t\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n\t\t\"mainEntity\": [\n\t\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"What is the TSA of a cylinder? \",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"The total surface area (TSA) of a cylinder is the sum of the areas of its two circular bases and its curved surface. 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