How to Find the Perimeter of a Baseball Diamond

There is nothing more rewarding for an athlete than making his way around a baseball diamond, whether due to a home run or advancing base by base. You may find that by the time you get all the way around the diamond, you are slightly winded thanks to the distance that you traveled. If you're curious how far that is, determining the perimeter of a baseball diamond can be completed with just a few measurements and minutes' time.

Things You'll Need

  • Tape measure
  • Paper
  • Pencil
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Instructions

    • 1

      Measure the distance between home base and first base with an oversized tape measure. The distance between home base and first base on a standard field is 90 feet. Record this measurement on a piece of paper.

    • 2

      Measure the distance between first and second base. Complete these steps for measurements between second and third base, and then third base and home plate. Each distance should measure out to be 90 feet. Record each of these measurements on a piece of paper.

    • 3

      Add up all of the distances. You are adding 90 plus 90 plus 90 plus 90. The final number -- 360 feet -- is the perimeter of a baseball diamond.