How to Calculate and Solve for the Length of a Side and Perimeter of a Hexagon | The Calculator Encyclopedia
Last Updated on February 16, 2024
The image above is a hexagon. To calculate the perimeter of a hexagon, one essential parameter is needed and this parameter is length of side (a).
The formula for calculating the perimeter of a pentagon:
P = 6a
Where;
P = Perimeter of the hexagon
a = length of side
Let’s solve an example;
Find the perimeter of a hexagon when the length of side is 15 cm.
This implies that;
a = length of side = 15 cm
This means, P = 6a
P = 6 x 15
P = 90
Therefore, the perimeter of the hexagon is 90 cm.
Calculating the length of side (a) using the Perimeter of the hexagon.
a = P / 6
Where;
a = length of side
P = Perimeter of the hexagon
Let’s solve an example;
Find the length of side when the perimeter of the hexagon is 120 cm.
This implies that;
P = Perimeter of the hexagon = 120 cm
So, a = P / 6
a = 120 / 6
a = 20
Therefore, the length of side (a) is 20 cm.
How to Calculate the Perimeter of a Hexagon Using Nickzom Calculator
Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia is capable of calculating the perimeter of a hexagon.
To get the answer and workings of the perimeter of a hexagon using the Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia. First, you need to obtain the app.
You can get this app via any of these means:
Web – https://www.nickzom.org/calculator-plus
To get access to the professional version via web, you need to register and subscribe for NGN 1,500 per annum to have utter access to all functionalities.
You can also try the demo version via https://www.nickzom.org/calculator
Android (Paid) – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.nickzom.nickzomcalculator
Android (Free) – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nickzom.nickzomcalculator
Apple (Paid) – https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nickzom-calculator/id1331162702?mt=8
Once, you have obtained the calculator encyclopedia app, proceed to the Calculator Map, then click on Mensuration under the Mathematics section
Now, click on Perimeter of a hexagon under Mensuration
The screenshot below displays the page or activity to enter your value, to get the answer for the perimeter of a hexagon according to the respective parameter which is the length of side (a).
Now, enter the values appropriately and accordingly for the parameter as required by the example above where the length of side (a) is 15 cm.
Finally, Click on Calculate
As you can see from the screenshot above, Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia solves for the perimeter of a hexagon and presents the formula, workings and steps too.
