Area is the space inside a shape.
Perimeter is the distance around the shape.
Area = cover
Perimeter = fence
A rectangle with length 6 units and width 4 units:
Area = 6 × 4 = 24 square units
Perimeter = 6 + 4 + 6 + 4 = 20 units
Used in building, sewing, farming, and art — anytime we need to measure space or borders.