Section 6.2: Perimeter
Essential Ideas
  • Perimeter The perimeter of a polygon is the sum of the lengths of the sides of that polygon.

  • Perimeter formulas:
    Equilateral triangle (length of side, s): P = 3s
    Rectangle (length of sides, L and W): P = 2L + 2W
    Square (length of side, s): P = 4s

  • Circumference of a circle (radius, r): C = 2πr