Perimeter of Parallelogram Formula with Sides
The perimeter of the parallelogram formula with sides is the formula to calculate the perimeter. Below is the derivation for the perimeter of the parallelogram. Let’s say the sides of the parallelogram are “a” and “b”.
Perimeter = side 1 + side 2 + side 3 + side 4
Side 1 is also known as the base of a parallelogram.
Side 1 = a
Side 2 = b
The opposite sides of a parallelogram are equal.
Side 1 = side 3
Side 2 = side 4
Side 3 = a
Side 4 = b
Perimeter = a + b + a + b
Perimeter = 2 (a + b)
Hence, the perimeter of a parallelogram is twice the sum of its two adjacent sides.
Perimeter of a Parallelogram
The perimeter of a parallelogram is the sum of the length of its boundaries/sides. A parallelogram is a type of quadrilateral with four equal sides with opposite sides equal. Its sides do not intersect each other. There are two diagonals of a parallelogram that intersect each other at the center. A diagonal divides the parallelogram into two equal parts or triangles. Following are the properties of parallelogram:
- A parallelogram has four sides.
- Opposite sides of parallelograms are equal and parallel.
- Opposite angles of parallelograms are equal.
- Diagonals of parallelograms intersect each other.