The perimeter of a rectangle is the total distance around the outside of the rectangle. It can be visualized as the fencing that surrounds a park or a backyard.
The formula to calculate the perimeter of a rectangle is:
P=2×(L+W)
Where:
To calculate the perimeter of a rectangle, you need to:
For a rectangle with a length of 14 feet and a width of 6 feet:
P=2×(L+W)=2×(14+6)=2×20=40feet
Another example: For a rectangle with an area of 35 square feet and a length of 7 feet, find the width and then the perimeter:
Area=L×W⇒W=AreaL=357=5feet P=2×(7+5)=2×12=24feet