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Rectangle Area calculator

Find the area, perimeter and diagonal of a rectangle.

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Rectangle Area calculator

Enter your values below and press Calculate to see your result instantly.

Lateral Span (Width / Base)
Vertical Span (Length / Height)
Computed Absolute Area (A)
60.00 Units²
GEOMETRIC PERIMETER
34.00 Units
DIAGONAL VECTOR (Hypotenuse)
13.00 Units
Calculations complete.

About the Rectangle Area calculator

Find the area, perimeter and diagonal of a rectangle.

How to use the Rectangle Area calculator

  1. Enter the Width / Base and the Length / Height.
  2. Press Calculate Rectangle Area.

Formula and method

Area A = w Ɨ l, perimeter P = 2(w + l) and diagonal d = √(w² + l²).

Worked example

A 5 by 12 rectangle has an area of 60, a perimeter of 34 and a diagonal of 13.

Tips

  • Use the same unit for both sides, and remember the area is in square units.

Frequently asked questions

How do I find the area of a room?
Multiply its length by its width.