Basic Geometry Vocab & Formulas

Front

Perimeter definition

Back

Distance around a 2-D shape.

Front

Area: Amount of space inside a 2-D object.

Back

Amount of space inside a 2-D object.

Front

Surface area:

Back

The amount of space covering a 3-D shape.

Front

Volume: Amount of space in a 3-D object.

Back

Amount of space inside a 3-D object.

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CCSS.5.MD.C.3A

CCSS.5.MD.C.3B

CCSS.5.MD.C.4

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Find the perimeter:

Back

Add up all sides.

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CCSS.3.MD.D.8

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Area of a triangle:

Back

\frac{1}{2} length x height

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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Area of a rectangle?

Back

length x width

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

CCSS.4.MD.A.3

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Distance around a circle?

Back

circumference

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In a circle, the radius equals...

Back

half of the diameter

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.2

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Area of a circle:

Back

π × radius²

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CCSS.7.G.B.4