Perimeter of L-Shape

Free interactive math game: Perimeter of L-Shape — Count outer edges. Part of the Geometric Shapes category on MathKite.

Example problems

Taken from the generator that powers this exercise. A fresh set appears every time the page is opened, and the printable worksheet holds ten of them.

  1. Count the outer edges of this shape. Find the perimeter.

About this exercise

The perimeter of an L-shaped figure.

How to solve it

Work out any unmarked sides from the marked ones, then add every edge right around the outline.

Worked example

The two short vertical edges of an L together match the single long one opposite.

Common mistake

Skipping the unlabeled sides. Every edge counts, even the ones without a number on them.