Complete Mathematics Formulas for Class 6 to 10 – Free PDF Guide with Explanations

Complete Mathematics Formulas Guide for Class 6 to 10

Mathematics is built on fundamental formulas that serve as building blocks for advanced concepts. This comprehensive guide presents essential formulas from Class 6 through Class 10, organized systematically to help students master mathematical concepts with clarity and confidence.

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Class 6 Mathematics Formulas

1. Number System

Concept Formula Explanation
Whole Numbers 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, … Numbers starting from zero with no fractions
Natural Numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, … Counting numbers starting from 1
Integers …, -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, … Whole numbers including negative numbers
Even Numbers 2n (where n is any integer) Numbers divisible by 2
Odd Numbers 2n + 1 (where n is any integer) Numbers not divisible by 2

2. Basic Arithmetic Operations

Operation Formula Example
Addition a + b = sum 5 + 3 = 8
Subtraction a – b = difference 10 – 4 = 6
Multiplication a × b = product 6 × 7 = 42
Division a ÷ b = quotient 20 ÷ 4 = 5

3. Fractions

Concept Formula Explanation
Proper Fraction Numerator < Denominator Example: 3/5, 2/7
Improper Fraction Numerator ≥ Denominator Example: 7/3, 5/5
Mixed Fraction Whole number + Proper fraction Example: 2¹/₃
Addition of Fractions a/b + c/d = (ad + bc)/bd Cross multiply and add
Subtraction of Fractions a/b – c/d = (ad – bc)/bd Cross multiply and subtract
Multiplication of Fractions a/b × c/d = (a × c)/(b × d) Multiply numerators and denominators
Division of Fractions a/b ÷ c/d = a/b × d/c Multiply by reciprocal

4. Decimals

Concept Formula/Rule Example
Decimal to Fraction Place value method 0.5 = 5/10 = 1/2
Addition of Decimals Align decimal points 2.5 + 3.75 = 6.25
Multiplication of Decimals Multiply, count decimal places 2.5 × 0.4 = 1.00

5. Ratio and Proportion

Concept Formula Explanation
Ratio a : b or a/b Comparison of two quantities
Proportion a : b = c : d or a/b = c/d Equality of two ratios
Mean Proportional b² = ac (if a : b = b : c) b is mean proportional between a and c

6. Percentage

Concept Formula Explanation
Percentage (Value/Total) × 100% Parts per hundred
Converting Fraction to % (Fraction) × 100% Multiply fraction by 100
Converting % to Fraction %/100 Divide percentage by 100
Percentage Increase [(New – Old)/Old] × 100% Change relative to original
Percentage Decrease [(Old – New)/Old] × 100% Decrease relative to original

7. Geometry – Basic Shapes

Shape Perimeter Area
Square 4 × side = 4s side² = s²
Rectangle 2(length + breadth) = 2(l + b) length × breadth = l × b
Triangle a + b + c (sum of all sides) ½ × base × height = ½ × b × h
Circle 2πr (Circumference) πr²

8. Mensuration (Basic)

Concept Formula Units
Perimeter Sum of all sides cm, m, km
Area Space inside a shape cm², m², km²
Volume Space inside 3D object cm³, m³, l

Class 7 Mathematics Formulas

1. Integers

Operation Formula/Rule Example
Addition (same sign) Add and keep sign (-5) + (-3) = -8
Addition (different sign) Subtract and use larger sign (-5) + 3 = -2
Multiplication (+)(+) = +, (-)(-) = +, (+)(-) = – (-3) × (-4) = 12
Division Same rules as multiplication (-12) ÷ (-3) = 4

2. Exponents and Powers

Concept Formula Explanation
Power aⁿ = a × a × a … (n times) a is base, n is exponent
Product Rule aᵐ × aⁿ = aᵐ⁺ⁿ Add exponents with same base
Quotient Rule aᵐ ÷ aⁿ = aᵐ⁻ⁿ Subtract exponents with same base
Power of Power (aᵐ)ⁿ = aᵐⁿ Multiply exponents
Zero Exponent a⁰ = 1 Any number to power zero is 1
Negative Exponent a⁻ⁿ = 1/aⁿ Negative exponent means reciprocal

3. Algebraic Expressions

Identity Formula Expansion
Identity 1 (a + b)² a² + 2ab + b²
Identity 2 (a – b)² a² – 2ab + b²
Identity 3 (a + b)(a – b) a² – b²
Identity 4 (x + a)(x + b) x² + (a + b)x + ab

4. Simple Equations

Type Standard Form Solution Method
Linear Equation ax + b = c x = (c – b)/a
Transposition Move term across = sign Change sign when moving

5. Geometry – Lines and Angles

Concept Formula/Property Value
Straight Angle 180°
Right Angle 90°
Acute Angle Less than 90°
Obtuse Angle Between 90° and 180°
Complementary Angles a + b = 90° Sum is 90°
Supplementary Angles a + b = 180° Sum is 180°
Vertically Opposite Angles Equal ∠1 = ∠3, ∠2 = ∠4
Linear Pair a + b = 180° Adjacent angles on straight line

6. Triangle Properties

Property Formula Explanation
Sum of Angles ∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180° Interior angles of triangle
Exterior Angle Exterior angle = Sum of opposite interior angles ∠ACD = ∠A + ∠B
Pythagorean Theorem a² + b² = c² For right-angled triangles

7. Perimeter and Area (Extended)

Shape Perimeter Area
Parallelogram 2(a + b) base × height = b × h
Rhombus 4 × side ½ × d₁ × d₂ (diagonals)
Trapezium a + b + c + d ½(a + b) × h

8. Simple Interest

Concept Formula Variables
Simple Interest SI = (P × R × T)/100 P = Principal, R = Rate, T = Time
Amount A = P + SI Total amount after interest
Principal P = (SI × 100)/(R × T) Original amount
Rate R = (SI × 100)/(P × T) Interest rate percentage
Time T = (SI × 100)/(P × R) Time period

Class 8 Mathematics Formulas

1. Rational Numbers

Property Formula Explanation
Rational Number p/q where q ≠ 0 Can be expressed as fraction
Addition a/b + c/d = (ad + bc)/bd Common denominator method
Multiplication a/b × c/d = ac/bd Multiply numerators and denominators
Additive Identity a/b + 0 = a/b Zero is additive identity
Multiplicative Identity a/b × 1 = a/b One is multiplicative identity

2. Squares and Square Roots

Concept Formula Example
Perfect Square 5² = 25
Square Root √n √25 = 5
Pythagorean Triplet a² + b² = c² 3, 4, 5 or 5, 12, 13
Property 1 √(a × b) = √a × √b √(4 × 9) = 2 × 3 = 6
Property 2 √(a/b) = √a/√b √(25/4) = 5/2

3. Cubes and Cube Roots

Concept Formula Example
Perfect Cube 3³ = 27
Cube Root ∛n ∛27 = 3
Sum of Cubes a³ + b³ = (a + b)(a² – ab + b²)
Difference of Cubes a³ – b³ = (a – b)(a² + ab + b²)

4. Algebraic Identities (Extended)

Identity Formula Expansion
Identity 5 (a + b)³ a³ + b³ + 3ab(a + b)
Identity 6 (a – b)³ a³ – b³ – 3ab(a – b)
Identity 7 a³ + b³ (a + b)(a² – ab + b²)
Identity 8 a³ – b³ (a – b)(a² + ab + b²)
Identity 9 (a + b + c)² a² + b² + c² + 2ab + 2bc + 2ca

5. Direct and Inverse Proportion

Type Formula Relationship
Direct Proportion x₁/y₁ = x₂/y₂ or x/y = k If x increases, y increases
Inverse Proportion x₁y₁ = x₂y₂ or xy = k If x increases, y decreases

6. Compound Interest

Concept Formula Explanation
Amount A = P(1 + R/100)ⁿ Compounded annually
Compound Interest CI = A – P Difference between amount and principal
Half-Yearly Compounding A = P(1 + R/200)²ⁿ Compounded twice a year
Quarterly Compounding A = P(1 + R/400)⁴ⁿ Compounded four times a year

7. Mensuration – Surface Areas and Volumes

Shape Total Surface Area Volume
Cube 6a²
Cuboid 2(lb + bh + hl) l × b × h
Cylinder 2πr(r + h) πr²h
Cone πr(r + l) where l = slant height ⅓πr²h
Sphere 4πr² ⁴⁄₃πr³
Hemisphere 3πr² ⅔πr³

8. Quadrilaterals

Shape Area Formula Special Properties
Square side² = a² All sides equal, all angles 90°
Rectangle length × breadth = l × b Opposite sides equal, all angles 90°
Parallelogram base × height = b × h Opposite sides parallel and equal
Rhombus ½ × d₁ × d₂ All sides equal, diagonals perpendicular
Trapezium ½(a + b) × h One pair of parallel sides

Class 9 Mathematics Formulas

1. Number System (Real Numbers)

Type Definition Examples
Natural Numbers (N) Counting numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, …
Whole Numbers (W) Natural numbers + 0 0, 1, 2, 3, …
Integers (Z) Whole numbers + negatives …, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, …
Rational Numbers (Q) p/q form where q ≠ 0 2/3, -5/7, 0.5
Irrational Numbers Non-terminating, non-repeating √2, π, e
Real Numbers (R) Rational + Irrational All numbers on number line

2. Polynomials

Concept Formula Degree
Linear ax + b 1
Quadratic ax² + bx + c 2
Cubic ax³ + bx² + cx + d 3
Remainder Theorem p(a) = remainder when p(x) divided by (x – a)
Factor Theorem If p(a) = 0, then (x – a) is a factor

3. Algebraic Identities (Complete Set)

Identity Formula
1 (a + b)² = a² + 2ab + b²
2 (a – b)² = a² – 2ab + b²
3 a² – b² = (a + b)(a – b)
4 (a + b)³ = a³ + b³ + 3ab(a + b)
5 (a – b)³ = a³ – b³ – 3ab(a – b)
6 a³ + b³ = (a + b)(a² – ab + b²)
7 a³ – b³ = (a – b)(a² + ab + b²)
8 (x + a)(x + b) = x² + (a + b)x + ab
9 (a + b + c)² = a² + b² + c² + 2ab + 2bc + 2ca

4. Linear Equations in Two Variables

Concept Formula Explanation
Standard Form ax + by + c = 0 Linear equation in two variables
Slope-Intercept Form y = mx + c m is slope, c is y-intercept
Point-Slope Form y – y₁ = m(x – x₁) Line through (x₁, y₁) with slope m
Two-Point Form (y – y₁)/(y₂ – y₁) = (x – x₁)/(x₂ – x₁) Line through two points

5. Coordinate Geometry

Concept Formula Explanation
Distance Formula d = √[(x₂ – x₁)² + (y₂ – y₁)²] Distance between two points
Section Formula x = (mx₂ + nx₁)/(m + n), y = (my₂ + ny₁)/(m + n) Point dividing line in ratio m:n
Midpoint Formula x = (x₁ + x₂)/2, y = (y₁ + y₂)/2 Midpoint of line segment
Area of Triangle ½ x₁(y₂ – y₃) + x₂(y₃ – y₁) + x₃(y₁ – y₂)

6. Euclid’s Geometry

Concept Statement
Euclid’s Division Lemma a = bq + r where 0 ≤ r < b
Euclid’s Algorithm HCF(a, b) = HCF(b, r) where a = bq + r

7. Triangles

Concept Formula/Theorem
Heron’s Formula Area = √[s(s-a)(s-b)(s-c)] where s = (a+b+c)/2
Congruency (SSS) Three sides equal
Congruency (SAS) Two sides and included angle equal
Congruency (ASA) Two angles and included side equal
Congruency (RHS) Right angle, hypotenuse, one side equal

8. Circles

Concept Formula Explanation
Circumference 2πr Perimeter of circle
Area πr² Space inside circle
Length of Arc (θ/360°) × 2πr θ is central angle
Area of Sector (θ/360°) × πr² Pie-shaped region
Area of Segment Area of sector – Area of triangle Region between chord and arc

9. Surface Areas and Volumes (Advanced)

Shape Curved Surface Area Total Surface Area Volume
Sphere 4πr² 4πr² ⁴⁄₃πr³
Hemisphere 2πr² 3πr² ⅔πr³
Cone πrl πr(l + r) ⅓πr²h
Cylinder 2πrh 2πr(r + h) πr²h
Frustum of Cone πl(r₁ + r₂) π[r₁² + r₂² + l(r₁ + r₂)] ⅓πh(r₁² + r₂² + r₁r₂)

10. Statistics

Concept Formula Explanation
Mean x̄ = Σx/n Average of observations
Median Middle value when arranged For odd n: (n+1)/2th term
Mode Most frequently occurring value Value with highest frequency
Range Maximum – Minimum Spread of data

11. Probability

Concept Formula Range
Probability P(E) = (Number of favorable outcomes)/(Total number of outcomes) 0 ≤ P(E) ≤ 1
Certain Event P(E) = 1 Always occurs
Impossible Event P(E) = 0 Never occurs
Complementary Events P(E) + P(not E) = 1 Sum equals 1

Class 10 Mathematics Formulas

1. Real Numbers (Advanced)

Concept Formula/Theorem Application
Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic Every composite number can be expressed as product of primes uniquely Prime factorization
HCF × LCM HCF(a,b) × LCM(a,b) = a × b For two numbers
Rational Number Property p/q is terminating if q = 2ᵐ × 5ⁿ Decimal expansion

2. Quadratic Equations

Concept Formula Explanation
Standard Form ax² + bx + c = 0 a ≠ 0
Quadratic Formula x = [-b ± √(b² – 4ac)]/2a Solutions of quadratic equation
Discriminant D = b² – 4ac Determines nature of roots
Nature of Roots (D > 0) Two distinct real roots Unequal roots
Nature of Roots (D = 0) Two equal real roots Equal roots
Nature of Roots (D < 0) No real roots Complex roots
Sum of Roots α + β = -b/a Relationship between roots and coefficients
Product of Roots αβ = c/a Relationship between roots and coefficients
Forming Equation x² – (sum of roots)x + (product of roots) = 0 When roots are given

3. Arithmetic Progression (AP)

Concept Formula Variables
nth Term aₙ = a + (n-1)d a = first term, d = common difference
Sum of n Terms Sₙ = n/2[2a + (n-1)d] When first term and common difference known
Sum of n Terms (alternate) Sₙ = n/2(a + l) When first and last terms known
Common Difference d = a₂ – a₁ Difference between consecutive terms

4. Coordinate Geometry (Advanced)

Concept Formula Application
Distance Formula d = √[(x₂-x₁)² + (y₂-y₁)²] Distance between two points
Section Formula (Internal) P(x,y) = [(mx₂+nx₁)/(m+n), (my₂+ny₁)/(m+n)] Point dividing line internally in m:n
Section Formula (External) P(x,y) = [(mx₂-nx₁)/(m-n), (my₂-ny₁)/(m-n)] Point dividing line externally in m:n
Midpoint Formula M = [(x₁+x₂)/2, (y₁+y₂)/2] Middle point of line segment
Area of Triangle A = ½ x₁(y₂-y₃) + x₂(y₃-y₁) + x₃(y₁-y₂)
Collinearity Condition Area = 0 Three points are collinear if area = 0

5. Triangles (Similarity)

Concept Theorem/Criteria Statement
Basic Proportionality Theorem (Thales) If a line parallel to one side intersects other two sides It divides them proportionally
AA Similarity Two angles equal Triangles are similar
SSS Similarity Three sides proportional Triangles are similar
SAS Similarity Two sides proportional and included angle equal Triangles are similar
Pythagoras Theorem a² + b² = c² For right-angled triangles
Converse of Pythagoras If a² + b² = c², then triangle is right-angled

6. Circles (Advanced)

Concept Formula/Theorem Explanation
Length of Tangent √(d² – r²) d = distance from center to external point
Tangent Property Tangent ⊥ Radius at point of contact Perpendicular relationship
Two Tangents from External Point PA = PB Equal lengths from external point
Angle between Tangent and Chord Equal to angle in alternate segment Alternate segment theorem

7. Trigonometry

Ratio Formula Reciprocal
sine sin θ = Perpendicular/Hypotenuse cosec θ = 1/sin θ
cosine cos θ = Base/Hypotenuse sec θ = 1/cos θ
tangent tan θ = Perpendicular/Base cot θ = 1/tan θ

8. Trigonometric Identities

Identity Formula
Fundamental Identity sin²θ + cos²θ = 1
Identity 2 1 + tan²θ = sec²θ
Identity 3 1 + cot²θ = cosec²θ

9. Trigonometric Ratios of Standard Angles

Angle 30° 45° 60° 90°
sin θ 0 1/2 1/√2 √3/2 1
cos θ 1 √3/2 1/√2 1/2 0
tan θ 0 1/√3 1 √3
cot θ √3 1 1/√3 0
sec θ 1 2/√3 √2 2
cosec θ 2 √2 2/√3 1

10. Trigonometric Ratios of Complementary Angles

Identity Formula
sin(90° – θ) cos θ
cos(90° – θ) sin θ
tan(90° – θ) cot θ
cot(90° – θ) tan θ
sec(90° – θ) cosec θ
cosec(90° – θ) sec θ

11. Heights and Distances

Concept Definition Formula
Angle of Elevation Angle above horizontal tan θ = height/distance
Angle of Depression Angle below horizontal tan θ = height/distance

12. Statistics (Advanced)

Concept Formula For Grouped Data
Mean x̄ = Σfx/Σf Direct method
Mean (Assumed Mean) x̄ = a + Σfd/Σf Where d = x – a
Mean (Step Deviation) x̄ = a + (Σfu/Σf) × h Where u = (x-a)/h
Median l + [(n/2 – cf)/f] × h l = lower boundary, cf = cumulative frequency
Mode l + [(f₁-f₀)/(2f₁-f₀-f₂)] × h l = lower boundary of modal class

13. Probability (Advanced)

Concept Formula Explanation
Theoretical Probability P(E) = Number of favorable outcomes / Total outcomes Based on theory
Experimental Probability P(E) = Number of times event occurred / Total trials Based on experiment
Sum of Probabilities P(E) + P(Ē) = 1 Complementary events

14. Surface Areas and Volumes (Combinations)

Concept Formula Application
Combination of Solids Total Surface Area = Sum – Common Area When two solids joined
Volume of Combination Total Volume = Sum of individual volumes Adding volumes
Conversion 1 m³ = 1000 liters Volume to capacity

Important Constants

Constant Symbol Value (approx.)
Pi π 3.14159 or 22/7
Euler’s Number e 2.71828
Golden Ratio φ 1.61803

Units and Conversions

Quantity SI Unit Common Conversions
Length meter (m) 1 km = 1000 m, 1 m = 100 cm
Area square meter (m²) 1 hectare = 10,000 m²
Volume cubic meter (m³) 1 m³ = 1000 liters
Time second (s) 1 hour = 3600 s
Speed meter/second (m/s) 1 km/h = 5/18 m/s

Conclusion

This comprehensive guide covers all essential mathematics formulas from Class 6 to Class 10, organized systematically for easy reference. Regular practice with these formulas, combined with conceptual understanding, will build a strong mathematical foundation. Remember that formulas are tools understanding when and how to apply them is as important as memorizing them.

For best results, students should practice problems from textbooks, solve worksheets, and attempt sample papers regularly. This guide serves as a quick reference during revision and exam preparation.

Note: While this guide is comprehensive, students should always refer to their NCERT textbooks and consult teachers for detailed explanations and additional practice problems.

FAQs on Maths Formulas for Class 6 to 10

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The level of difficulty and application increases significantly in Class 10, making it more exam-oriented compared to the conceptual approach of Class 9." image-3="" headline-4="h3" question-4="Which algebraic identities are most important for board exams?" answer-4="The most important algebraic identities for board exams include (a + b)² = a² + 2ab + b², (a − b)² = a² − 2ab + b², and a² − b² = (a + b)(a − b), as these are frequently used in expansion and factorization problems. Higher-order identities such as (a + b)³, (a − b)³, a³ + b³, and a³ − b³ are equally important for solving complex algebraic expressions. Additionally, the identity (a + b + c)² is often used in multi-variable problems. 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