This may seem like an easy question but there’s more to know than ya think. So get cozy and let’s explore pizza together!
A 10-inch pizza may not sound that big. But did you know the diameter measurement doesn’t tell the whole story? There’s also crust thickness, toppings, and more.
To help picture it, a 10-inch pizza is about the size of an average adult’s hand. The diameter is like the distance from your wrist to the tip of your middle finger.
Now that crust adds volume too. A thin crust makes the pie a bit smaller than a thick one. Toppings fill it out more too – more cheese and veggies bulk it up.
So in the end, a 10-inch pizza is the perfect personal size. It’s not too big to eat alone but big enough to share some slices if wanted.
In general, though, most think of a 10-inch pie as a small size. Even though it may only be a couple of inches smaller than what some call medium.
The 10-inch part means measuring straight across the middle. But that diameter doesn’t show quite how big the whole thing is.
While 10 inches may not sound that much smaller than 12 or 14 inches, the actual space it takes up is way different. A few inches less in diameter means a much smaller area overall for toppings and slices!
For vegan pizza lovers, creative and flavorful plant-based toppings can make a 10-inch pizza perfect for one, maybe two people if you share. Any bigger and it fills you up more. But for solo eating, 10 inches is a nice bite-size without being too teeny. Makes sense as a standard small size then.
I Have to Mention the “Area Paradox”
There’s some tricky math behind why a small change in diameter makes such a big difference for pizza sizes.
See, the formula for finding the area of a circle uses the radius – half the diameter – and squares it! So a little increase in diameter means the radius goes up way more.
Let me break it down: A 10-inch pie has a 5-inch radius. Using the formula, that’s π times 5 squared. Which equals about 78 square inches of space.
But a 12-inch pizza has a radius of 6 inches. π times 6 squared is over 113 square inches! Even though it’s only 2 inches more in diameter, it takes up almost 45% extra space.
Pretty cool how math plays a role, right? No wonder a small pizza size can fill you up less.
Final Words
Well friends, I sure hope this little chat helped give you a better idea about 10-inch pizzas! There’s more to their size than meets the eye.
By the way, if you’re ordering from Domino’s, remember their 10-inch pizzas are perfect for a personal treat or a quick bite.
Next time you order one, think back on our adventure learning about diameters, areas, and all the math involved.
