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Diameter

The diameter of a circle is the longest distance across it, passing through the center — equal to twice the radius. Learn the definition and how to find it from radius or circumference.

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What the diameter is

The diameter cuts the circle in half through the center. Every diameter is twice the radius, and it is the longest chord you can draw in a circle.

Finding the diameter

If you know the radius, double it. If you know the circumference, divide by π. The diameter then feeds into the area formula A = π(d/2)².

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Frequently asked questions

1

What is the diameter of a circle?

The diameter is the distance straight across a circle through its center. It equals twice the radius: d = 2r.

2

How do I find the diameter?

From the radius, use d = 2r. From the circumference, use d = C/π, since circumference equals π times diameter.

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