SSC Formula Guide: Maths Formula Sheets for Quick Revision
In the SSC maths section, a student who remembers the formula can solve a question in less than a minute, and a student who forgets it loses the question. The formulas are many, and they are spread in different chapters, so students need a clean and short formula sheet for the daily revision. This SSC maths formula guide collects the most used formulas in simple tables, with a small example for each group.
Use it with the topic notes. First learn the logic of the formula from the notes, and then use the guide to revise it.
What You Get in These Formula Guide Notes
- Formula sheets for arithmetic, geometry and mensuration
- Every formula written in a table with the meaning of the letters
- Small solved examples to show how to use the formulas
- Free-to-read pages and a PDF with a cover page for offline use
- Links to the detailed Quantitative Aptitude and Mathematics notes
How to Use a Formula Guide
- Learn the logic of the formula from the topic note.
- Read the formula table once every day.
- Cover the formula column and write it from memory.
- Use the formula in two or three questions to fix it.
- Keep a separate page for the formulas you forget.
Formula Sheets Available
| Sheet | Chapters covered |
|---|---|
| Arithmetic Formula Guide | Percentage, profit and loss, simple and compound interest, average, ratio, time and work, speed and distance |
| Geometry and Mensuration Formula Guide | Triangles, circles, quadrilaterals, area, perimeter, surface area and volume |
A Few Most-Used Formulas
| Chapter | Formula |
|---|---|
| Percentage | Percentage change = (change / original) × 100 |
| Profit and loss | Profit % = (profit / cost price) × 100 |
| Simple interest | SI = P × R × T / 100 |
| Average | Average = sum of values / number of values |
| Speed | Speed = distance / time |
| Area of a triangle | (1/2) × base × height |
| Area of a circle | π r2 |
Tips to Remember Formulas
- Group the formulas by chapter and not in a long list.
- Write the formula with a small example next to it.
- Use short forms and tricks for formulas that look similar.
- Revise the formula sheet at the same time every day.
Common Mistakes
- Memorising the formula without understanding what each letter means.
- Mixing the formulas of area and perimeter.
- Forgetting to convert the units before using a formula.
- Not revising the formulas after the first reading.
How to Prepare Formula Guide Step by Step
- Study the chapter from the topic note and understand the formula.
- Read the formula table of that chapter.
- Solve 10 questions using the formulas.
- Cover the table and write all formulas from memory.
- Note down the formulas that you forget.
- Revise the full guide once every week.
Tips to Avoid Silly Mistakes
- Revise the formulas daily, even for 10 minutes.
- Keep the units the same before you put numbers in a formula.
- Learn squares up to 30 and cubes up to 15 for fast calculation.
- Write the formula first in every question, then the numbers.
Practise and Revise
After you revise a formula sheet, solve questions from our SSC previous year papers, the practice papers and the free quizzes. Also read the Quantitative Aptitude notes, the Mathematics notes and the MindMaps.
Frequently Asked Questions About Formula Guide Notes
Where can I get an SSC maths formula guide for free?
You can read this formula guide free on this website, and you can also buy the PDF with a cover page.
Which formulas are the most important for SSC?
The formulas of percentage, profit and loss, interest, average, ratio, time and work, speed and distance, geometry and mensuration are the most important.
How can I remember all the maths formulas?
Group them by chapter, understand the logic, use them in questions and revise the sheet daily.
Is a formula guide enough to prepare for SSC maths?
No. It is for revision. Learn the concepts from the notes and practise questions too.
Are formulas given in the SSC exam?
No. You have to remember the formulas, so revise them regularly.
How many hours should I spend on formulas?
About 15 to 20 minutes daily for revision is enough, along with the regular practice.
What is the best time to revise formulas?
Revise them every morning and again before sleeping, because repeated reading helps memory.
Do I need to learn shortcut formulas?
Learn the main formulas first, and then add the shortcuts that save time.
Can I use the formula guide in the last month?
Yes. The formula guide is the most useful in the last month, when you revise the whole syllabus.
Which formula sheets are available here?
The Arithmetic Formula Guide and the Geometry and Mensuration Formula Guide are available, and more sheets will be added.
Is the PDF of the formula guide available?
Yes. Each formula guide note has a PDF with a cover page, available for a small price of Rs 5.
How is a formula guide different from the topic notes?
The topic notes explain the chapter in detail, and the formula guide gives only the formulas in short for fast revision.