Capsule Surface Area Calculator
Enter the values of base radius, height to calculate top & bottom surface area, Lateral and total surface area. For more understanding read the solved examples and formulas below.
Capsule Surface Area Calculator
The Capsule Surface Area Calculator is a powerful online calculator to help Professionals to helps them accurately design and construct capsule shapes objects. Here we have explored more with formulas and examples.
Formula:
The formula is:
Variables
| Variable | Meaning |
|---|---|
| A | Surface Area of the capsule |
| Radius of the spherical ends of the capsule | |
| Height (or length) of the cylindrical part of the capsule |
Solved Examples:
Example 1:
Given:
- Radius () = 3 cm
- Height () = 10 cm
| Calculation | Instructions |
|---|---|
| Step 1: | Start with the formula. |
| Step 2: | Replace with 3 cm and with 10 cm. |
| Step 3: | Calculate and multiply |
| Step 4: | Multiply and |
| Step 5: | Add the two terms. |
| Step 6: | Multiply by to get the surface area. |
Answer: The surface area of the capsule is approximately 301.59 cm².

Example 2:
Given:
- Radius () = 5 cm
- Height () = 8 cm
| Calculation | Instructions |
|---|---|
| Step 1: | Start with the formula. |
| Step 2: | Replace with 5 cm and with 8 cm. |
| Step 3: | Calculate and multiply |
| Step 4: | Multiply and |
| Step 5: | Add the two terms. |
| Step 6: | Multiply by to get the surface area. |
Answer: The surface area of the capsule is approximately 565.49 cm².