Calculating pi by weighing a circle

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To celebrate Ultimate Pi Day I have calculated a numerical approximation of pi by weighing a circle.

March 14, 2015 → 3 / 14 / 15 ≈ π
3.1415 is within 0.003% of the true value of pi. Can I do better with some cardboard and scales…

See all of the Aperiodical's Calculate Pi Challenge: https://youtu.be/UUH1wxwT9AE

Watch me calculate pi with pies: https://youtu.be/ZNiRzZ66YN0

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