How it works
Total surface consists of eight equilateral triangles. The insphere is tangent to the face planes, unlike the circumsphere through vertices. This form solves for insphere radius; enter the known quantities in Surface area.
Inputs and units
| Input | Example value | What to enter |
|---|---|---|
| Surface area | 3.4641016151377544 cm² | Formula symbol: S. Required unit: cm². Must be greater than zero. |
Worked example
Show example inputs and results
This example is generated by the same calculation engine using the starting values in the form. Your own inputs produce your own result.
- Surface area
- 3.4641016151377544 cm²
Complete example results
- Insphere radius
- 0.40824829 cm
Reading the result
The result solves for insphere radius from the entered quantities. Check the result unit and the formula conditions before using it.
Questions and answers
Can I use the example values for my own calculation?
The example values illustrate the calculation. Replace every input with your own information, especially dates, rates and the selected operation.
When can I use the insphere radius result?
Lengths use cm, areas cm² and volumes cm³ on one consistent scale. The positive real branch is selected; the supplied quantities must describe the stated shape.
Why are some results rounded?
Results display up to 8 decimal places. Calculations use the unrounded values; very small values use scientific notation. JavaScript floating-point arithmetic can introduce tiny rounding differences.
Are my inputs sent to a server?
The calculator processes inputs in your browser. Its code does not send your values to a server.
Method sources: cs.cornell.edu