Planning glossary
Perimeter
The total measured length around a closed boundary under a stated face or centerline convention.
Example
A 24-by-30-foot rectangle has a perimeter of 108 feet.
Related concepts
Centerline
A reference line through the middle of a wall, route, or element, distinct from either finished face.
Read definitionGross area
Area measured to a stated outer boundary before selected exclusions; the exact boundary convention must be named.
Read definitionNet area
Gross area after specifically defined exclusions or subtractions.
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Definition boundaryThis planning definition is not a substitute for the definition in an adopted code, standard, contract, manufacturer instruction, or professional document. Confirm the controlling meaning for the project.