Rectangular Prism Lateral Area Calculator

Compute the total area of the 4 side walls of a rectangular cuboid solid ( $S_{\text{lat}} = 2H(l+w)$ ).

Wall Geometry

Select Base Cross-Section

Unit:

Base Polygon

Base Length (l)cm

Base Width (w)cm

Wall Height (H)cm

3D Rectangular Lateral Model4 Side Walls Highlighted

Lateral Area

S_{\text{lat}} = P \cdot H

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cm²

Base Boundary Perimeter (P)

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cm

Number of Lateral Side Faces

4

faces

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