Question 307171
Area of any polygon with n sides of length s = 
{{{A = ns^2*cot(180/n)/4 = 6*16*cot(30)/4}}}
A = 24cot(30)
A = 24sqrt(3)
Area =~ 41.57 sq inches
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It's a good idea to be able to work these things.  In the case of a regular hexagon, it's 6 equilateral triangles.
But, this one formula covers ALL regular polygons, so I like it.