Mensuration Terminologies
Here is the list of terms you will come across in mensuration class. We have provided the term, it’s abbreviation, unit and definition for easy understanding.
| Terms | Abbreviation | Unit | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area | A | m2 or cm2 | The surface that the closed form covers is known as the area. |
| Perimeter | P | cm or m | A perimeter is the length of the continuous line that encircles the specified figure. |
| Volume | V | cm3 or m3 | A 3D shape’s space is referred to as its volume. |
| Curved Surface Area | CSA | m2 or cm2 | The overall area is known as a Curved surface area if there is a curved surface. Example: Sphere |
| Lateral Surface area | LSA | m2 or cm2 | The term “Lateral Surface area” refers to the combined area of all lateral surfaces that encircle the provided figure. |
| Total Surface Area | TSA | m2 or cm2 | The total surface area is the total of all the curved and lateral surface areas. |
| Square Unit | – | m2 or cm2 | A square unit is the area that a square of side one unit covers. |
| Cube Unit | – | m3 or cm3 | The space taken up by a cube with a single side. |
Mensuration in Maths | Formulas for 2D and 3D Shapes, Examples
Mensuration is a branch of mathematics concerned with the calculation of geometric figures and their parameters such as weight, volume, form, surface area, lateral surface area, and so on.
Let’s learn about all the mensuration formulas in maths.
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