# Math Help - Perimeter of a ellipse

1. ## Perimeter of a ellipse

I want the easisest method to find the perimeter of a ellipse.
I am a 9 th standard student and don't know calculus and other higher standard topics....

Thank you...

2. Originally Posted by anshulbshah
I want the easisest method to find the perimeter of a ellipse.
I am a 9 th standard student and don't know calculus and other higher standard topics....

Thank you...
Perimeter of Ellipse

Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math FAQ: Circumference of an Ellipse

But given what you've said, maybe the best way is to use a piece of string.

3. A good approximation is Ramanujan's:
or better approximation:

4. Originally Posted by pacman

A good approximation is Ramanujan's:
or better approximation:
@ pacman
What software/program are you using to create such detailed (beautiful) images?

5. aidan, i'm sorry but i just copy pasted it(sketch) directly from the NET . . . . i don't even try using the LATEX yet, much more with software programs that plot or draw. . . . i make good use of the NET, where young students don't bother to check, i'm just trying to be helpful to them . . . .