Perimeter of a Rectangle with Given Area Calculator
Calculate rectangle perimeter when area is known along with one dimension or ratio
Calculate Rectangle Perimeter from Area
Area of the rectangle in square units
Length of the rectangle (longer side)
Formula Used
Width: w = A / l
Perimeter: P = 2l + 2(A/l)
Simplified: P = 2l + 2A/l
Calculation Results
Step-by-step calculation:
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Example Calculations
Area and Length Known
Given: Area = 48 cm², Length = 8 cm
Find Width: w = A/l = 48/8 = 6 cm
Perimeter: P = 2(8 + 6) = 28 cm
Diagonal: d = √(8² + 6²) = √100 = 10 cm
Area and Width Known
Given: Area = 60 m², Width = 5 m
Find Length: l = A/w = 60/5 = 12 m
Perimeter: P = 2(12 + 5) = 34 m
Diagonal: d = √(12² + 5²) = √169 = 13 m
Area and Ratio Known
Given: Area = 36 ft², Length:Width = 4:1
Find Length: l = √(36 × 4) = √144 = 12 ft
Find Width: w = √(36 ÷ 4) = √9 = 3 ft
Perimeter: P = 2(12 + 3) = 30 ft
Square (Minimum Perimeter)
Given: Area = 25 cm²
Square side: s = √25 = 5 cm
Minimum perimeter: P = 4s = 20 cm
Note: This is the minimum perimeter for any rectangle with area 25 cm²
Key Concepts
For fixed area, minimum perimeter occurs when rectangle is a square
As rectangle becomes more elongated, perimeter increases
Area = length × width (constant)
Perimeter = 2(length + width)
Essential Formulas
Given Area & Length
w = A/l
P = 2l + 2A/l
Given Area & Width
l = A/w
P = 2A/w + 2w
Given Area & Ratio
l = √(A×r)
w = √(A/r)
Minimum Perimeter
P_min = 4√A
When rectangle is square
Calculation Tips
Check if calculated dimensions are reasonable
Compare with minimum perimeter (square case)
Use consistent units throughout calculation
Verify: length × width = given area
Understanding Rectangle Perimeter with Given Area
The Problem
When we know the area of a rectangle and one additional piece of information (like length, width, or the ratio of sides), we can calculate the perimeter. This is a common problem in geometry and practical applications.
Mathematical Approach
- •Area constraint: A = l × w (constant)
- •Perimeter formula: P = 2(l + w)
- •Substitution: Use area to find missing dimension
- •Optimization: Minimum perimeter when l = w (square)
Method Comparison
Area + Length Method
Most direct when length is measured
w = A/l, P = 2l + 2A/l
Area + Width Method
Most direct when width is measured
l = A/w, P = 2A/w + 2w
Area + Ratio Method
Useful in design and proportional problems
l = √(A×r), w = √(A/r)
Optimization Insight: For any given area, the square shape minimizes the perimeter. As the rectangle becomes more elongated, the perimeter increases.
Perimeter Optimization
The relationship between area and perimeter has important optimization implications:
- •Minimum perimeter: P_min = 4√A (square)
- •Maximum perimeter: No upper limit (infinite length)
- •Trade-off: As one dimension increases, the other decreases
Real-World Applications
- •Fencing: Minimum fence needed for given area
- •Manufacturing: Material optimization in production
- •Architecture: Room design with area constraints
- •Agriculture: Plot layout and boundary calculation