The surface area of a cube is the sum of the areas of all its faces. Since a cube has six faces that are all congruent squares, its surface area can be calculated as:
Surface area = 6 x (side length)^2
The surface area of a cube is a useful measurement in many applications, such as in packaging and shipping, where the amount of material needed to cover the cube's surface determines the cost. It is also important in architecture and engineering, where the surface area of a building or structure can affect the amount of materials needed for construction or maintenance.
Find \(SA\)
Use this calculator to determine the surface area of a square when the length of any side is given.
