Circumsphere Radius of Cube Calculator

Circumsphere Radius of Cube Formula:

\[ r_c = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \times l_e \]

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1. What is Circumsphere Radius of Cube?

The Circumsphere Radius of a Cube is the radius of the sphere that contains the cube in such a way that all the vertices of the cube are touching the sphere. It represents the smallest sphere that can completely enclose the cube.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the Circumsphere Radius formula:

\[ r_c = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \times l_e \]

Where:

\( r_c \) — Circumsphere Radius of Cube (m)
\( l_e \) — Edge Length of Cube (m)
\( \sqrt{3} \) — Square root of 3 (approximately 1.732)

Explanation: The formula is derived from the spatial geometry of a cube, where the circumsphere radius is half the length of the space diagonal of the cube.

3. Importance of Circumsphere Radius Calculation

Details: Calculating the circumsphere radius is important in various fields including 3D modeling, packaging design, material science, and geometric analysis where understanding the spatial requirements of cubic objects is necessary.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the edge length of the cube in meters. The value must be positive and greater than zero. The calculator will automatically compute the circumsphere radius.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is the relationship between edge length and circumsphere radius?
A: The circumsphere radius is exactly \( \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \) times the edge length of the cube, which is approximately 0.866 times the edge length.

Q2: How is this different from the insphere radius?
A: The circumsphere encloses the cube (touching all vertices), while the insphere is contained within the cube (touching all faces). The insphere radius is half the edge length.

Q3: Can this formula be used for other rectangular prisms?
A: No, this specific formula applies only to perfect cubes where all edges are equal. For rectangular prisms, the circumsphere radius calculation is more complex.

Q4: What are practical applications of circumsphere radius?
A: Used in packaging design, 3D collision detection, material containment, and determining minimum enclosure sizes for cubic objects.

Q5: How accurate is this calculation?
A: The calculation is mathematically exact for perfect cubes. The accuracy depends on the precision of the input edge length measurement.