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Decagon Perimeter Formula

To find the perimeter of a regular decagon, multiply the length of one side by the number of sides. It is a simple formula that works for any regular polygon.

Perimeter Formula

The perimeter of a regular decagon is found with this expression:

Decagon perimeter diagram
Pperimeter of the decagon 10number of sides Llength of each side

P = 10 × L

Does This Formula Work for Other Polygons?

Yes! The formula works for any regular polygon — just change the number of sides. For a pentagon it is P = 5 × L, and for a hexagon it is P = 6 × L.

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