How to find the center of any circle

Math is scary. Finding the center of a circle doesn't need to be scary and doesn't need to involve math. Though, this technique is based on math:
"This method works as a result of Thales Theorem. The diameter of a circle subtends a right angle to any point on the circle. The converse is also true: A right angle on the circle must cut off a diameter. By finding two diameters, we find the center where they intersect."
Here is a printable reference instruction sheet: www.mathopenref.com/printcircl... and an animated display:
www.mathopenref.com/constcircl...
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[@keithwoodcrest]

How do you not have more views on this?? To me, this was the simplest, easiest to follow set of directions I've found so far. Thank you so much. You saved me a heck of a lot of time and frustration! 👍❤️

[@allredr11]

Super easy and quick way to find the center of a circle. Guess I should have paid more attention in high school!

[@aminaleali7161]

You method BY FAR is the easiest. Thanks

[@70acres]

Glad you think so!

[@questioneverything2804]

Excellent!! Very helpful and by far the simplest video I've come across with this issue.... thank you so much

[@qjomishler7359]

Videos 3 years old But Misslisa ur a God sent. Fighting with perfectionist dyslexic self for hours. Lol.. I finally found my center. Lol. Thx u ❤

[@70acres]

I am so happy I could help you.

[@dennisfox935]

Great info just when I needed it most.
Thanks

[@mauricebauer7113]

Great way to find a center of a circle. Well explained and easy to understand. Thank you.

[@marially3]

This was brilliant and exactly what I needed.

[@markwoodcock01]

Just BRILLIANT. Thanks Malisa

[@gafpa]

I love these brilliantly simple solutions

[@lindam.9282]

AWESOME!! Finally got the answer to that question!! Great video! Right now I'm making 12" spools out of wood to store my many different yarns that tangle so badly. I could not center those holes to save me until now. I tried every measuring technique I could find, but this one saved the day..... Thank you, so much!

[@buddycarroll9641]

After many years of wood working, you just taught this old man a new trick. Can't wait to show my wood working friends how smart I am... lol

[@williamhenchar3661]

Excellent presentation that was very easy to understand. Thank you.

[@silkylofton]

Best and easiest method I have seen.

[@dennisfox935]

Great information, exactly what I was searching for. Thanks

[@raymondwhitcombe7354]

very well presented and straight to the point (center)

[@vickizopp5511]

Thanks for making this simple! ☺️

[@4everabeast79]

I like how you showed that the beveled edge of the piece of wood was where you make your first reference mark.

[@summercreek1410]

Very helpful. Thanks!

[@ulrichstarke8830]

Excellent, many thanks from the Netherlands!

[@ideyaa3640]

simple yet very helpful. Thank You! :D

[@okramando]

Amazing. I was trying to measure and junk. This is lovely. Thanks!

[@kerek8275]

Very helpful and greatly explained.

[@rwalden87]

Whoever figured this out is a genius

[@azbaptiste]

Thank you so much, this is great knowledge..

[@stevebrian2145]

Wow! Geometry is magic!
Thanks for making a project that I've been putting off look easy!

[@zakaroonetwork777]

Thank you mellusa. Best center finding wideo on UA-cam sofar.

[@UVJ_Scott]

Thanks, easiest method on UA-cam!

[@kentshrader6616]

Great video! Very helpful! Worked as described! Many thanks!

[@70acres]

Glad it helped!

[@lilolail1582]

That was really awesome
Thanks a lot

[@richardm.breidenthal7435]

Thank you, very helpful.

[@smatthewa]

Great lesson, thanks

[@70acres]

Thanks for watching, Matthew!

[@susanfox7389]

Thanks so much for the great tip!

[@dreams5223]

So easily explained 👌👌

[@clydegray9714]

I can remember this fine method.
ThNk you my dear

[@chriscltchrystal5090]

Easy to follow thx, saved me time and effort

[@70acres]

You're welcome!

[@AbersonPlastering]

Beautiful!

[@121band3]

Nice …. and easy. Thank you!

[@TrieuNguyen-mn8bq]

I love it! thanks

[@cindyhughes5069]

Thank you so much..Great video.

[@70acres]

Thanks for watching, Cindy.

[@scottclark1493]

Thank you for sharing - I found this video VERY helpful.

[@70acres]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gwenwiedner3392]

Thanks for the great tip! Wish I had paid more attention in Geometry Class! LOL!

[@martingannon132]

That's really great and so simple too. Thanks a lot!!!!

[@70acres]

Glad you liked it!

[@rosanncartwright5210]

Thank you very much.

[@insulatoru8817]

Great to know. Thx

[@gonzalozamarron5155]

Excelent!! Thanks

[@andreamaiorana8490]

Thank you. I just subscribed!

[@ladykenja2700]

- Thanx. Technique is practical & efficient.

[@70acres]

thanks

[@hellenic.h1168]

Thanku so much for sharing this brilliant formula to find a circle have helped me immensely Thanku Thanku:)):)):)). Take care n stay crafty

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Great video. Wish I came across this video before I built my wood clock. Would have made finding the center easier than the other videos I watched.

[@danielperry3008]

Thank you great help

[@70acres]

Glad it helped

[@mikeroy6713]

Simple but excellent solution. Thank you! Rosie could be a dog food model.

[@70acres]

Rosie is now 15 and still looks really good! Thanks for your kind comment!

[@TheShelleyStudio]

Thanks for the tip!

[@gitman3486]

Helped me to make a dartboard lighting surround just now :)

[@houstonbuc1142]

Just so happens I'm making a marble game with the exact same piece of wood you used, and yes I needed to find the center... Awesome video...great job

[@aloyonoh4253]

I don't understand how you actually have that middle of the circle 😮

[@emerycarrie]

the best way thank you dear

[@BettsyDoodle]

Hello Melissa and Sanjay! Thank you for this helpful tip. Love & big hugs,Dee xox

[@mariannebrandt8681]

Thank you😄

[@blackie576]

Just measure across your circle and find the highest measurement, mark each side of that measurement and draw a line across then bisect the line and you have your centre, these amateur geometry teachers make it all seem like Rocket science.

[@IAMEX314]

Thank you very much. You're excellent 👏

[@70acres]

Awwww shucks, Thank you!

[@ProfOslo]

Quick, easy, and gets the job done! Thanks so much! Had to put a mounting bracket on a circular sign for a wedding shower. Worked out great!

[@kaunisiapa]

The best and easiest among all I've watched.
Thank you..!

[@patriciastubbs7605]

Thank you !

[@jimmydickson8854]

Very easy and helpfull thankyou ,old jimmy Aust

[@AJMuggz]

This is my favorite method.

[@70acres]

Glad you like it!

[@emerycarrie]

great thank you

[@deborahpelton7516]

This is the best method!

[@70acres]

thanks

[@disrinieuwoudt4301]

stupidly brilliant. thanks

[@janetvisochi-baum7572]

thats a helpful tip - TFS

[@justinothing]

Muchas grasias

[@iainbrighton7847]

Nice

[@yisunshin7245]

I just found this channel. Thank you for posting. This was an excellent explanation and example/demonstration.

[@josefmarzano3914]

Thanks

[@karenkane4521]

Thank you

[@70acres]

You're welcome

[@bobwestinicky8447]

Thanks!

[@70acres]

Welcome!

[@janiethecraftprincess]

I will have to give that a try :)

[@tashaoconnor3868]

This video is so wonderful! Can you kindly tell me the exact name of this type of ruler? I’m not having any luck searching for it. Thank you, Melissa ❤

[@70acres]

Thanks. It is called a framing square or a carpenter’s square and it can be purchased in any hardware store or online.

[@jimm3370]

Quick, and well presented. Besta Luck to allya's! LOL

[@gustavotobon7042]

Hello,
I really this video very informative. T he question is where do I buy that ruler.
Thank you.

[@70acres]

Any larger hardware store or home improvement store should carry them.

[@rollygalanta9067]

Thanks madaam

[@S.I.M.P.L.E.T.O.N]

I'm trying to find the center of a black foam disc and and I can't mark on it. How do you find the center if you can't do markings

[@70acres]

I would use a colored pencil or chalk to make the mark. Alternatively you could use a dead ball point pen to "score" the center marks. Do it just hard enough to see the marks but not hard enough to cut the foam.

[@roseshirk2810]

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[@ashcarter7336]

😊 thanks

[@ElinT13]

Thanks, Melissa, very very helpful! Hugs to the chickens!

[@phillipsargeant1936]

Hello ... you would have any idea how I should go about finding the centre of a curved oval..... The back of an office chair I have is oval shaped and jjust for an added bit of complication it is also curved. I'll be applying reflective (glass) micro mosaics to the back.... which are 5mm square....and yes, you're right I'll be using a lot, luckily for me they come in sheets. The single most important thing for me is to make sure everything is straight, I want to make sure as many tiles as possible are aligned.... perhaps 5pc won't be, but I can live with that.... Apologies for the rather long winded question.... Big thanks .... Phil (UK)

[@70acres]

The “curved” oval is throwing me off. A flat oval would be easy: take a paper rectangle the length & width of the oval, folded in half twice would give you the center. Honestly though I think your own eye would tell you if it looked “off”. Start with the rectangle paper template, folded as I stated and start at that point and work out from the center. You could use some temporary adhesive and step back to see if it looks centered. Once you are happy you can use your permanent adhesive. I think that your eye will be a better judge of “center” than mathematical center because of the change of plane.

[@phillipsargeant1936]

@@70acres Hello.... Thank you for the speedy reply. The curve is quite typical for a "tulip" chair by Pierre Paulin. I'll take it as a flat oval as you suggest and get folding.... For clarity, measure the max length horizontal ...the max ht vertical... create a rectangle with those two measurement, fold in half, then in half gain, I'm then presented with the centre line of the oval. Sounds good, I can then create squares and other horizontal lines....which will be useful when position the little mosaic tile. Big thanks for your help with this.... Phil

[@70acres]

@@phillipsargeant1936 Glad I could help!

[@DesignbyTunder]

Very helpful Melissa! TFS! Say hi to your husband to👀👀👀I see him 😁very shy there 😂😂😂

[@marion6360]

Easy!

[@cleo8665]

Thanks chicken lady!! :D

[@Samkoutloud]

Almost four minutes to find the center!!

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