Prism Surface Area Calculator (A = 2A+PL)

The calculator applies the exact formula A = 2·A_base + P_base·L. Worked example: triangular base 6-8-10 cm, L = 10 cm → A = 288 cm². Keep every input in one unit system and the result follows in square units (m², ft², cm²); full precision is kept until the final rounding. Radius fields expect radii — halve any diameter before entering it.

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   Enter the measurements

   Type the values required by the formula for prism surface area.

2. 2

   Check the units

   One unit system throughout — cm, m, ft or in.

3. 3

   Read the result

   The calculator substitutes, evaluates and rounds only at the end.

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  Area scales with the square of linear dimensions

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  Add overlaps and wastage before ordering material

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  Paint coverage: 1 L covers roughly 10 m² per coat

• Mixing cm and m inputs — area then scales wrongly

• Using diameter as radius quadruples the result

• Forgetting flanges, rims and overlaps