VIDEO: How to measure pi using a real pie

ByJuan Carlos Guerrero KGO logo

Tuesday, March 13, 2018

Exploratorium scientist Julie Yu demonstrates how to measure pi using a string and real fruit pie.

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- In honor of Pi Day on March 14, Exploratorium scientist Julie Yu demonstrates how to measure pi using a string and real fruit pie.

Watch the video above to see how it's done.

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