Ellipse Calculator
Area, perimeter, eccentricity and foci of an ellipse from its semi-axes.
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Area, perimeter, eccentricity and foci of an ellipse from its semi-axes.
Ellipse Estimator
Enter your numbers below for an instant estimate.
How It Works
Key concepts behind this calculator
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Ellipse Quick Guide
Typical values for reference.
| a | b | Area | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 3 | 47.124 | |
| 10 | 2 | 62.832 | |
| 4 | 4 | 50.265 | |
| 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.471 | |
| Rule of Thumb | Check inputs | Use as a guide | Round sensibly |
Ellipse Calculator FAQ
Answers to common questions about this calculator.
A stretched circle defined by two foci.
Multiply pi by both semi-axes.
It is a very accurate approximation.
How stretched it is; 0 is a circle.
