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Square Foot Calculator 6 Sides

Calculate the square footage of a regular 6-sided polygon (hexagon). Enter the side length to get the area in square feet.

Formula: Area = (6 × s² / 4) × cot(π/6)

6-Sided Polygon Calculator

Enter the side length of a regular 6-sided polygon (hexagon).

Total Area
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Interactive Diagram s s s s s s 2.598 × s²

Regular hexagon with 6 equal sides.
Each interior angle = 120°.

How to Calculate Square Footage of a 6-Sided Shape

A regular 6-sided polygon (hexagon) has all sides equal and all interior angles equal (120° each). Hexagonal shapes are common in tile patterns, gazebos, and garden designs.

6-Sided Polygon Formula

Area (ft²) = (3√3 / 2) × s² ≈ 2.59808 × s²

This is the standard hexagon area formula. For irregular 6-sided shapes, use the irregular shape calculator.

Example Calculation

Hexagonal Paver Section

A regular hexagonal section has sides of 5 feet each.

2.59808 × 5² = 2.59808 × 25 = 64.95 square feet (6.03 sq m)

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I calculate the area of a 6-sided shape? +

For a regular hexagon (all sides equal), use Area ≈ 2.59808 × s². For irregular 6-sided shapes, use coordinate points.

What is a regular hexagon? +

A regular hexagon has 6 equal sides and 6 equal angles of 120° each. It can be divided into 6 equilateral triangles.

Where are hexagonal shapes found? +

Gazebo floors, honeycomb patterns, hexagonal tiles, nuts and bolts, and some garden bed designs.