Grade 6 Mathematics Formula Sheet

2016 Mathematics Standards of Learning

Geometric Formulas

s
h w
s
b l

A = 1 bh p = 4s p = 2l + 2w
2 A = s2 A = lw

d r
Pi

C = 2π r π ≈ 3.14
C = πd 22
π≈
A = πr2 7

Abbreviations

milligram mg ounce oz Area A

gram g pound lb Circumference C
kilogram kg quart qt Perimeter p
milliliter mL gallon gal.
liter L inch in.
kiloliter kL foot ft
millimeter mm yard yd
centimeter cm mile mi.
meter m square inch sq in.
kilometer km square foot sq ft
square centimeter cm2

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 Pi

diameter

circumference
π=
diameter

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 Circumference

diameter
radius

C = d C = 2r

C = perimeter of a circle

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 Area of a Circle

A = r 2

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 Perimeter
the measure of the distance
around a figure

P=a+b+c+d

P=e+f+g

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 Area
the number of square units
needed to cover a surface or
figure

Area = 12 Square Units

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