Surface Area Formulas

What is the formula for the surface area of a sphere?

• SA = πr²h

• SA = 4πr²

• SA = (4/3)πr²

• SA = (4/3)πr³

What is the surface area formula for a cylinder?

• SA = πrl + πr²

• SA = 2πrh + 2πr²

• SA = 4πr²

• SA = πr²

What is the formula for the surface area of a pyramid?

• SA = 2B + P*h

• SA = B + P*h

• SA = 2B + (1/2)P*l

• SA = B + (1/2)P*l

What is the surface area of this figure?

• 3000 cm ²

• 164 cm ²

• 236 cm ²

• 328 cm ²

A square pyramid is covered with decorative wrapping paper with no overlap.  The net of the box is shown on the right.  How many square centimeters of wrapping paper are needed to cover the surfaces of the box? 

• 108 cm²

• 324 cm²

• 180 cm²

• 432 cm²

Formula for surface area of a prism.

• 2(lh + wh + lw)

• S = L + B

When finding Surface Area which type of units could be on the end of your answer?

• mm

• cm²

• in³

• ft⁴

• minion⁸

Which formula do you use to find TOTAL Surface Area?

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Which formula do you use to find the LATERAL Surface Area?

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Which formula is used to find LATERAL Surface Area?