Last updated: March 2, 2026

How to Calculate Rectangle Properties

Formula

The area of a rectangle is length times width. The perimeter is 2(l+w).

The diagonal uses the Pythagorean theorem: d = sqrt(l² + w²).

Common use cases:

  • Room area for flooring estimates
  • Fencing perimeter calculations
  • Screen size diagonal measurements

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