Regular Polygon Perimeter

Also known as perimeter of a hexagon · perimeter of an octagon · n times s

P=nsP = n s

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Every side is the same length, so the perimeter is just nn of them. The formula is most useful backwards: dividing a known perimeter by the number of sides gives the cut length for each piece, the everyday problem when building an octagonal planter or laying out a hexagonal gazebo.

Regular Polygon Perimeter
P=nsP = n s
Where
  • PP= Perimeter
  • nn= Number of sides
  • ss= Side length
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