Surface Area Formula

The surface area formula measures the total area covering the outside of a three-dimensional object, like a box or sphere. Think of it as the amount of wrapping paper needed to cover the entire object without gaps or overlaps. To find it, you calculate the area of each individual face or curved surface and then add them all together. The specific formula depends on the shape, but the goal is to sum all exterior surfaces to understand how much material is needed to fully enclose the object.