Hexagon Area Calculator
Find a regular hexagon area from its side length.
Six equal sides
A regular hexagon — six equal sides, like a honeycomb cell — has a tidy area formula based on the side length. This calculator gives the area, perimeter, and key widths.
A regular hexagon with a side of 6 has an area of about 93.5 and a perimeter of 36. Hexagons tile the plane perfectly, which is why nature and engineering favor them.
Precise and private
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the formula?
For a regular hexagon, the area is three times the square root of three, over two, times the side squared.
What does it return?
The area, the perimeter, and the distance across the flats and corners.
Does it work for irregular hexagons?
No. This is for a regular hexagon, where all six sides and angles are equal.
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