Celebrate Pi Day with Hungry Howie’s: A Delicious 3.14 Connection

March 14 might seem like just another day on the calendar, but for math lovers, pizza lovers, and anyone who enjoys a reason to celebrate, it’s Pi Day! This annual event honors the mathematical constant π (Pi), a number that never ends but always starts with 3.14, just like the date itself. And what better way to celebrate a day all about circles than with a hot pizza pie from Hungry Howie’s?

Whether you're a math whiz or just in it for the food, let’s dig into the history of Pi Day, why it’s important, and how you can celebrate with a slice (or several) of your favorite pizza.

What is Pi Day?

Pi (or the Greek letter - π) is one of the most famous numbers in mathematics. It represents the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter. No matter how big or small the circle, this ratio is always approximately 3.14159, continuing infinitely without repeating. In other words, Pi is the key to understanding circles, which makes it the perfect excuse to enjoy a pizza pie on March 14!

So, why is March 14 the official date? Simple. 3/14 matches the first three digits of Pi. Math enthusiasts, schools, and pizza lovers around the world celebrate this day by holding math challenges, pie-eating contests, and of course, indulging in actual pies, both sweet and savory.

Hungry Howie’s is here to make your Pi Day celebration even better with our signature Flavored Crust® pizzas, turning this math-themed holiday into a pizza party!

The History and Origins of Pi Day

While Pi itself has been around for thousands of years, Pi Day wasn’t officially recognized until 1988, thanks to physicist Larry Shaw at the San Francisco Exploratorium. Shaw and his colleagues kicked off Pi Day by eating pies both fruit and pizza, held a parade, and other events, many of which have become traditions.

In 2009, Pi Day became an official U.S. holiday when Congress passed a resolution to promote math education and appreciation. Since then, it has turned into a global phenomenon, with people finding creative ways to honor this infinite number that makes our world (and our pizzas) go round.

Why Pi Day and Pizza Are the Perfect Pair

There’s Pi (π), and then there’s pizza pie, a match we think is made in mathematical heaven. The connection is more than just a play on words. Pi is all about circles, and we think the most tasty circle is pizza.

Mathematicians use Pi to calculate important circle-related things like circumference and area, and guess what? If you’ve ever ordered a pizza, you’ve unknowingly been using Pi too.

Let’s break it down with a little pizza math:

• The circumference (the distance around your pizza) is found using the formula C = 2πr (where r = radius).
• The area (aka the cheesy surface) is A = πr².

So, if you ever needed a reason to eat more pizza, you can say you’re just conducting important Pi-related research.

And let’s not forget that pizza slices are like angles in a circle. Cut a pizza into 8 equal slices. You’ve got eight 45-degree angles. Cut it into 12 slices. Twelve 30-degree angles. Whether you’re dividing a pie or acing a geometry quiz, Pi is always part of the equation.

We think the Pi Day celebration is really a tribute to one of math’s greatest numbers and one of life’s greatest foods.

Fun Facts About Pi and Pi Day

Now that we’ve got the pizza-Pi connection covered, let’s dig into some more nerdy facts about Pi and its special day.

• Pi is infinite, it never ends and never repeats. Mathematicians have calculated Pi to over 62.8 trillion digits (but realistically, you only need a handful to order a pizza).
• Albert Einstein, one of the greatest scientific minds in history was born on Pi Day!
• NASA uses Pi for space travel. From plotting the course of planetary rovers to calculating orbits, Pi is important for exploring the universe.
• Some people memorize thousands of digits of Pi. The world record is over 70,000 digits!
• Pi Day celebrations can get creative. People host pie-eating contests, write Pi poems (Pi-ku instead of Haiku), and even run 3.14-mile races.

However you choose to celebrate, we think Pi Day is best enjoyed with a pizza in hand. Check out our pizza menu!

Join the Pi Day Fun with Hungry Howie’s

Pi Day is all about circles, and what better way to celebrate than with a hot pizza pie from Hungry Howie’s? Whether you’re a math teacher rewarding your class, a family looking for a fun way to celebrate, or just someone who loves a great reason to order pizza, we’re here for you.

With our famous Flavored Crust®, plenty of toppings, and easy online ordering, Hungry Howie’s will make your Pi Day celebration easy and fun. Find Your Nearest Hungry Howie’s and grab your perfectly circular, math-approved pizza today!