Why is surface area important to the real world?

Answer 1

Some practical real world examples why surface area is important:

• If you want to paint a house, you need to know the surface area to determine how much paint to buy.
• If you want to plant grass on a dirt lot, you need to know the surface area to determine how much grass seat to use.
• If you want to sew a dress, you need to know the surface area of the dress (dress size) to know how much material you need.
• If you want to make money mowing lawns, you need to know the surface area of the lawn to know how much to charge for the work.
• If you want to put carpet in a living room, you need to know the surface area of the room to know how much carpet you will need.
• If you are making a label for a soup can company, you will need to know the surface area of the can.