Hexagon Calculator
Calculate the area and perimeter of a regular hexagon with ease.
Calculator
Enter Hexagon Dimensions
Table of Contents
Concept
What is a Hexagon?
A regular hexagon is a six-sided polygon where all sides are equal in length and all angles are equal. It's a common shape found in nature, such as in honeycombs, and is used in various applications from architecture to engineering.
Formulas
Formulas
Area
A = (3√3 × s²) / 2
where s is the side length
Perimeter
P = 6 × s
where s is the side length
Steps
How to Calculate
Area Calculation
-
1Measure the side length of the hexagon
-
2Square the side length (multiply it by itself)
-
3Multiply by 3√3 (approximately 5.196)
-
4Divide by 2
Perimeter Calculation
-
1Measure the side length of the hexagon
-
2Multiply the side length by 6
Examples
Practical Examples
Example
A regular hexagon has a side length of 4 units.
Area = (3√3 × s²) / 2
Area = (3√3 × 4²) / 2
Area = (3√3 × 16) / 2
Area ≈ 41.57 square units
Perimeter = 6 × s
Perimeter = 6 × 4
Perimeter = 24 units
Tools