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Rectangle Area Calculator

Area, perimeter and diagonal.

Reviewed by James Whitfield · How we check our maths

Your values

ⓘ Live results

Results
Area
90
Perimeter
39
Diagonal
14.15097
Aspect ratio
1.6
Is it a square?
No

Quick answer

A rectangle's area is length times width; the diagonal follows from Pythagoras.

The formula

A = l × w

Worked example

Worked example

Using the values the calculator loads with.

Inputs

  • Length12
  • Width7.5

Result

  • Area90
  • Perimeter39
  • Diagonal14.15097
  • Aspect ratio1.6
  • Is it a square?No

How to use the Rectangle Area Calculator

  1. 1Enter the length.
  2. 2Enter the width in the same unit.
  3. 3Read area, perimeter and diagonal.

Frequently asked questions

What unit is the area?

Whatever you entered, squared — enter feet and you get square feet.

How do I find area from perimeter?

You cannot without another dimension; many rectangles share a perimeter.

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