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
n²
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
n³
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
a³
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
0°
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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These identities form the core of algebra in Classes 9 and 10 and are repeatedly tested in board examinations." image-4="" headline-5="h3" question-5="How should students prepare mensuration formulas for Class 8 to 10?" answer-5="Preparation of mensuration formulas should follow a structured approach starting with basic 2D shapes such as square, rectangle, triangle, and circle, and then progressing to 3D solids like cube, cuboid, cylinder, cone, and sphere. Students should organize formulas into categories such as curved surface area, total surface area, and volume for clarity. Visual understanding is essential, so drawing diagrams and labeling dimensions helps avoid confusion between radius, diameter, and height. Advanced topics such as combination of solids and frustum of a cone should be practiced after mastering basics. Regular problem-solving and proper unit conversion (for example, cm to m or m³ to liters) are crucial for accuracy." image-5="" headline-6="h3" question-6="What are the basic trigonometry formulas for Class 10?" answer-6="The basic trigonometry formulas for Class 10 include the three primary ratios: sin θ = perpendicular/hypotenuse, cos θ = base/hypotenuse, and tan θ = perpendicular/base, along with their reciprocals cosec θ, sec θ, and cot θ. Students must also learn fundamental identities such as sin²θ + cos²θ = 1, 1 + tan²θ = sec²θ, and 1 + cot²θ = cosec²θ. Standard trigonometric values for angles 0°, 30°, 45°, 60°, and 90° are essential for solving numerical problems. Complementary angle identities like sin(90° − θ) = cos θ further strengthen problem-solving ability. These formulas are critical for board exams and higher-level mathematics." image-6="" headline-7="h3" question-7="What is the quadratic formula and when should it be used?" answer-7="The quadratic formula is used to find the roots of a quadratic equation of the form ax² + bx + c = 0 and is given by x = [−b ± √(b² − 4ac)] / 2a. The term b² − 4ac is called the discriminant, which determines the nature of roots. If the discriminant is positive, the equation has two distinct real roots; if it is zero, the roots are equal; and if it is negative, the roots are imaginary. This formula is particularly useful when factorization is difficult or not possible, when exact solutions are required, or when solving equations with large coefficients. It is one of the most important formulas in Class 10 mathematics." image-7="" count="8" html="true" css_class=""]