Introduction to
Chapter
Mensuration
Mensuration is a branch of geometry that deals with the measurement
of geometric shapes, including their perimeter, area, volume, and
surface area. It is a fundamental topic in mathematics, with
applications in various fields, such as engineering, architecture,
and physics.
2 Contributors
Overview of Mensuration
1 Perimeter 2 Area
The total distance around the outside of a two- The amount of space a two-dimensional shape covers.
dimensional shape.
3 Volume 4 Surface Area
The amount of space a three-dimensional shape The total area of all the surfaces of a three-
occupies. dimensional shape.
Formulas for Perimeter and Area
Shape Perimeter Area shapes
Square 4s s²
Rectangle 2(l + w) l × w
Triangle a + b + c ½ × b × h
Circle 2πr πr²
Formulas for Volume and Surface Area
Cube Cuboid Sphere
Volume: s³ Volume: l × w × h Volume: (4/3)πr³
Surface Area: 6s² Surface Area: 2(lw + lh + wh) Surface Area: 4πr²
Cylinder Calculations
Volume
1 πr²h
Surface Area
2 2πrh + 2πr²
Sample Questions and Practice Exercises
1. Find the perimeter of a square with a side length of 5 cm.
2. Calculate the area of a triangle with a base of 8 cm and a height of 6 cm.
3. Determine the volume of a cube with a side length of 3 m.
4. What is the surface area of a cylinder with a radius of 4 cm and a height of 10 cm?