WorkedMathGlossary

Square Calculator

Enter a side length below to instantly get area, perimeter, and diagonal.

Area
36
Perimeter
24
Diagonal
8.4853

Square Formulas

Area = side². Perimeter = 4 × side. Diagonal = side × √2.

Worked example

A square with side 6.

Area: 6² = 36. Perimeter: 4 × 6 = 24.

Diagonal: 6 × √2 ≈ 8.49

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you find the area of a square?

Area = side × side (side²). A square with side 6 has an area of 36.

How do you find the perimeter of a square?

Perimeter = 4 × side, since all four sides are equal.

How do you find the diagonal of a square?

Diagonal = side × √2, from the Pythagorean theorem applied to the two equal sides.

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