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Circle Equation Calculator

Write the standard equation of a circle from its center and radius, with area and circumference.

Circle Equation

Enter the center and radius.

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Circumference
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Formula: Standard form: (x - h)^2 + (y - k)^2 = r^2. Area = pi r^2, circumference = 2 pi r.
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Center-radius form

Every point (x, y) on the circle sits exactly radius r from the center (h, k), and Pythagoras turns that into (x - h)^2 + (y - k)^2 = r^2. The tool formats this standard form for you, handling zero and negative center coordinates cleanly.

From general form

If your equation looks like x^2 + y^2 + Dx + Ey + F = 0, complete the square on x and y to reach standard form. The center is (-D/2, -E/2) and the radius is the square root of the constant side after completing.

Circle Equation FAQs

What is the equation of a circle with center (2,-1) and radius 5?
(x - 2)^2 + (y + 1)^2 = 25. The defaults are preloaded.
What is the standard form of a circle?
(x - h)^2 + (y - k)^2 = r^2, where (h, k) is the center and r is the radius.
How do I find the center from x^2 + y^2 + 6x - 4y - 12 = 0?
Complete the square: (x + 3)^2 + (y - 2)^2 = 25, so the center is (-3, 2) and the radius is 5. Enter h = -3, k = 2, r = 5 to see the standard form.
What are the area and circumference?
Area = pi r^2 and circumference = 2 pi r. Both are shown next to the equation.
Is my input sent anywhere?
No. The equation is formatted in your browser.
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