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Area and Perimeter Calculator

Choose a common shape and enter only the measurements needed for that shape.

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Area & perimeter details

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Formula & disclaimer

Rectangle Area = Length × Width; Square Area = Side²; Circle Area = πr²; Triangle Area = Base × Height ÷ 2

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Formula reviewCalcs at Hand Editorial TeamVerified 28 August 2026 · automated checks included

How to read this result

Three useful checks, kept deliberately short.

What this result includes

The area is 24 m² and the perimeter is 20 m.

A practical example

A rectangular room measuring 6 m by 4 m: Multiply length by width · Double the sum of length and width · Keep the area and perimeter units separate.

Common input mistake

Triangle perimeter is not estimated because three side lengths are required.

Formula and assumptions

Rectangle Area = Length × Width; Square Area = Side²; Circle Area = πr²; Triangle Area = Base × Height ÷ 2

For circles, the primary measurement is the radius. For triangles, enter base and perpendicular height.

Keep in mind: Measure every section and subtract openings separately for irregular real-world surfaces.

Produced byCalcs at Hand Editorial Team
Last formula check28 August 2026
Review methodKnown examples + boundary cases
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