Geometry & Trigonometry
Basic

Perimeter of a Trapezoid

Sum of all four sides of a trapezoid.

Formula

P=a+b+c+dP = a + b + c + d

Variables

a, b, c, dSide lengths

Example

Sides 5, 6, 7, 8: P = 5+6+7+8 = 26 units.

Did You Know?

A trapezoid is the only quadrilateral defined by having exactly one pair of parallel sides.

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