Mobius Strip Calculator

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The Mobius Strip Calculator finds the surface area and single continuous edge length of a Möbius strip made from a rectangular strip of paper. Enter the strip length and width.

Formula

Surface area = Length × Width; Single edge length = 2 × Length
  • A Möbius strip has only one side and one edge because of its half-twist.
  • Tracing the edge travels the strip twice, giving an edge length of 2L.

30 × 3 cm strip

Inputs
  • Strip Length: 30 cm
  • Strip Width: 3 cm

Surface area 90 sq cm; the single edge is 60 cm long.

Frequently asked questions

How many sides does a Möbius strip have?
Just one. A half-twist joins the two faces into a single continuous side with one continuous edge.