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Perimeter and Area Calculator

Work out the perimeter and area of any shape — square, circle, triangle and more.

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Examples (Rectangle)

How to use it

  • Choose a shape from the six options at the top of the calculator.
  • Enter the required measurements in the fields (all measurements must be positive).
  • The result — perimeter and area — updates automatically with every change.
  • Look at the formula shown with the values substituted in — great for understanding and for homework.
  • For a triangle, the calculator checks that the triangle inequality holds.

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✍️ Written by the MathsUK teamChecked against the National Curriculum and GCSE specifications