Quick answer
A hexagon is a polygon with 6 sides.
- Main formula
- Regular perimeter = 6 x side; regular area = (perimeter x apothem)/2.
- Quick example
- If each side measures 4, the perimeter is 24.
Definition
A hexagon is a closed polygon formed by 6 line segments.
Regular hexagon
In a regular hexagon, all sides and all interior angles are equal.
Formulas
- Perimeter of a regular hexagon: P = 6s.
- Area of a regular hexagon: A = (P x a)/2, where a is the apothem.
Example
If a regular hexagon has side length 4, then P = 6 x 4 = 24.