Ellipse Eccentricity from Semi-Axes: 8 units Semi-major Axis; 4 units Semi-minor Axis

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Last updatedFebruary 22, 2026

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8 units Semi-major Axis; 4 units Semi-minor Axis converts to

0.866025 Eccentricity

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Value Details

Input: 8 units Semi-major Axis; 4 units Semi-minor Axis

Output: 0.866025 Eccentricity

Browse all reference values for Ellipse Eccentricity from Semi-Axes

Ellipse Eccentricity from Semi-Axes

Calculate ellipse eccentricity using e = sqrt(1 - b²/a²).

Calculated Result

Nearby Reference Values

Ellipse Eccentricity from Semi-Axes values near 8 units Semi-major Axis; 4 units Semi-minor Axis
ScenarioEccentricity
5 units Semi-major Axis; 0.5 units Semi-minor Axis0.994987 Eccentricity
5 units Semi-major Axis; 1 units Semi-minor Axis0.979796 Eccentricity
5 units Semi-major Axis; 2 units Semi-minor Axis0.916515 Eccentricity
5 units Semi-major Axis; 3 units Semi-minor Axis0.8 Eccentricity
5 units Semi-major Axis; 4 units Semi-minor Axis0.6 Eccentricity
5 units Semi-major Axis; 5 units Semi-minor Axis0 Eccentricity
8 units Semi-major Axis; 0.5 units Semi-minor Axis0.998045 Eccentricity
8 units Semi-major Axis; 1 units Semi-minor Axis0.992157 Eccentricity
8 units Semi-major Axis; 2 units Semi-minor Axis0.968246 Eccentricity
8 units Semi-major Axis; 3 units Semi-minor Axis0.927025 Eccentricity
8 units Semi-major Axis; 4 units Semi-minor Axis0.866025 Eccentricity
8 units Semi-major Axis; 5 units Semi-minor Axis0.780625 Eccentricity
8 units Semi-major Axis; 8 units Semi-minor Axis0 Eccentricity
10 units Semi-major Axis; 0.5 units Semi-minor Axis0.998749 Eccentricity
10 units Semi-major Axis; 1 units Semi-minor Axis0.994987 Eccentricity
10 units Semi-major Axis; 2 units Semi-minor Axis0.979796 Eccentricity
10 units Semi-major Axis; 3 units Semi-minor Axis0.953939 Eccentricity
10 units Semi-major Axis; 4 units Semi-minor Axis0.916515 Eccentricity
10 units Semi-major Axis; 5 units Semi-minor Axis0.866025 Eccentricity
10 units Semi-major Axis; 8 units Semi-minor Axis0.6 Eccentricity
10 units Semi-major Axis; 10 units Semi-minor Axis0 Eccentricity

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ellipse Eccentricity from Semi-Axes, formulas, and expected usage.

What does the Ellipse Eccentricity from Semi-Axes calculator do?

It helps with measuring how circular or elongated an ellipse is in geometry and orbital models.

What formula does the Ellipse Eccentricity from Semi-Axes calculator use?

Ellipse eccentricity e = √(1 - b²/a²), with a ≥ b ≥ 0.

What inputs are valid?

Semi-major axis a must be positive, and semi-minor axis b must satisfy 0 ≤ b ≤ a.

When would I use this?

measuring how circular or elongated an ellipse is in geometry and orbital models

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