Difference Between 2D and 3D

2D 3D

Stands For: Stands For:

2D stands for “Two Dimensional” 3D stands for “Three Dimensional”

Definition: Definition:

Having only two dimensions, such as Having three dimensions, such as width,
width and height but no thickness. height and depth.
Mathematical Definition: Mathematical Definition:

In mathematics and physics, a 2D figure In mathematics and physics, a 3D figure

is plotted on two axes, namely the x- and is plotted on three axes, namely the x-,
y-axes. y-, and z-axes.
Aspects of 2D: Aspects of 3D:

A 2D shape is a figure that has only A 3D shape is a figure that has length,
length and height as its dimensions. height and width or depth as its
Because 2D shapes lie on a flat surface, dimensions. They have Volume also.
they are also known as plane figures or
plane shapes. While they have areas, 2D
shapes have no volume.
Examples: Examples:

 Circle  Cylinder
 Triangle  Pyramid
 Square  Cube
 Rectangle etc.  Prism etc.
General Units: General Units:

2D shapes are typically measured in 3D measurement includes cubic unit

square units like cm2. like cm3.
Uses: Uses:

It is used across industries such as civil, It is used to create non-parametric 3d

architectural, electrical, mechanical, models (prototypes).
automobile, aeronautical etc.

2D shapes:

3D shapes: