Formula
SC=π/6; BCC=√3 π/8; FCC=π/(3√2).
- Use the units shown beside each field.
- Results update automatically whenever you change an input.
- Displayed values use up to four decimal places, or scientific notation for very small or large numbers. Calculations use standard floating-point arithmetic; exact integer and fraction tools identify their own precision rules.
- Ideal identical touching spheres in one of three specified crystal lattices; not arbitrary container or random packing.
Example Calculation
Example inputs
- Lattice: Simple cubic
Lattice = sc. Primary result: 0.5235987755982988.
Frequently asked questions
How do I use this calculator?
Enter lattice. The result updates automatically. Use Reset to restore the example values.
What method does it use?
SC=π/6; BCC=√3 π/8; FCC=π/(3√2).. Ideal identical touching spheres in one of three specified crystal lattices; not arbitrary container or random packing.
Why might a rounded result differ?
The calculation keeps full numeric precision internally, then rounds the displayed result. Rounding intermediate steps by hand can produce a slightly different answer.
Are my inputs saved online?
No. This calculator processes your inputs in your browser. A recently used list stores only calculator names on this device, not your entered values.
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