The total surface area A of a closed cylindrical barrel (closed at one end), is given by: A = πr2 + 2πrh = πr(r + 2h)
BUT, r = 0.245m, h = 2.5m
A = 227 x 0.245( 0.245 + 2 x 2.5)
A = 0.77(5.245) = 4.038650m2 ≈ 4.0m2