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Perimeter of a Rectangle Calculator

Calculate Perimeter





Definition

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.

Formulas

The formula to calculate the perimeter of a rectangle is:

P=2×(L+W)

Where:

Description

To calculate the perimeter of a rectangle, you need to:

  1. Determine the length of the rectangle.
  2. Determine the width of the rectangle.
  3. Use the formula P=2×(L+W) to calculate the perimeter.

Example Calculation

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×WW=AreaL=357=5feet P=2×(7+5)=2×12=24feet