Ellipse Perimeter Estimate
Ramanujan's first perimeter approximation gives a convenient estimate without evaluating an elliptic integral.
Ellipse Perimeter Estimate
Curves · 2 inputs
How to use this calculator
- Enter first semi-axis in cm.
- Enter second semi-axis in cm.
- Select Calculate and keep the output unit with the answer.
Before you use the answer
Start with a dimensioned sketch and label the units beside every measurement. Distinguish the outer edge from an internal opening, and distinguish a radius from a diameter. A geometric model is most useful when the shape actually matches the assumptions in the formula.
This is an approximation. Very elongated ellipses have larger approximation error.
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Why might a result be approximate?
Measurement uncertainty, ideal-model assumptions and floating-point rounding can all matter. Displaying more digits does not improve the original measurement.
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