Calculate the radius of a hexagon from its side length, area, perimeter or width, and get the inradius, side, area and across-flats size in the same units.
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Hexagon Radius Formula
The following formula is used to calculate the radius (circumradius) of a regular hexagon (center to a vertex).
Variables:
- R is the radius (circumradius) of the hexagon (length units)
- s is the side length of the hexagon (length units)
To calculate the radius (circumradius) of a regular hexagon, use the side length.
What is a Hexagon Radius?
The radius of a regular hexagon is the distance from the center of the hexagon to any of its vertices. It is a key measurement in geometry and is used in various applications, including engineering, design, and architecture. The radius helps in determining the size and area of the hexagon and is essential for constructing geometric shapes and patterns.
How to Calculate Hexagon Radius?
The following steps outline how to calculate the radius of a regular hexagon.
- First, determine the side length of the hexagon (s) in units.
- Next, use the formula from above: R = s.
- Finally, calculate the radius (R) in units.
- After inserting the variable and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.
Example Problem :
Use the following variable as an example problem to test your knowledge.
side length of the hexagon (s) = 10 units, radius (R) = 10 units
