Trapezoid Area Calculator
Calculate the area of a trapezoid
About this calculator
A trapezoid area calculator helps you quickly determine the area of any trapezoid by using the standard formula: Area = ½ × (sum of parallel sides) × height. This tool is essential for students, architects, engineers, and professionals working with geometric shapes in construction, landscaping, or design projects. It eliminates manual calculations and reduces errors when working with trapezoid measurements in real-world applications.
How to use
Enter the lengths of both parallel sides (bases) of your trapezoid in the designated input fields. Then input the perpendicular height between these parallel sides. Click the calculate button to instantly get the area result, which will be displayed in square units.
Frequently asked questions
What is the formula for trapezoid area?
The trapezoid area formula is: Area = ½ × (base₁ + base₂) × height, where base₁ and base₂ are the parallel sides and height is the perpendicular distance between them.
What units can I use for measurements?
You can use any unit of measurement (inches, feet, meters, centimeters, etc.) as long as all measurements use the same unit. The result will be in square units.
What's the difference between a trapezoid and parallelogram?
A trapezoid has only one pair of parallel sides, while a parallelogram has two pairs of parallel sides. This affects their respective area calculation formulas.