Math.PI

The Math.PI property represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter, approximately 3.14159:

Math.PI=π3.14159\mathtt{\mi{Math.PI}} = \pi \approx 3.14159

Property attributes of Math.PI
Writable no
Enumerable no
Configurable no

Description

Because PI is a static property of Math, you always use it as Math.PI, rather than as a property of a Math object you created (Math is not a constructor).

Examples

Using Math.PI

The following function uses Math.PI to calculate the circumference of a circle with a passed radius.

function calculateCircumference(radius) {
  return Math.PI * (radius + radius);
}
calculateCircumference(1);  // 6.283185307179586

Specifications

Specification Status Comment
ECMAScript 1st Edition (ECMA-262) Standard Initial definition. Implemented in JavaScript 1.0.
ECMAScript 5.1 (ECMA-262)
The definition of 'Math.PI' in that specification.
Standard  
ECMAScript 2015 (6th Edition, ECMA-262)
The definition of 'Math.PI' in that specification.
Standard  
ECMAScript Latest Draft (ECMA-262)
The definition of 'Math.PI' in that specification.
Draft  

Browser compatibility

FeatureChromeFirefoxEdgeInternet ExplorerOperaSafari
Basic Support(Yes)(Yes)(Yes)(Yes)(Yes)(Yes)

See also

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