Calculating the Area of Common Shapes
Finding the area – the amount of space a two-dimensional shape occupies – is a fundamental concept in geometry with numerous practical applications, from home improvement projects (calculating paint or flooring needed) to engineering and design.
How to Use
- Select the Shape you want to calculate the area for from the dropdown menu.
- The required input fields for that shape's dimensions will appear.
- Enter the dimensions (length, width, radius, base, height, etc.) for your shape.
- Select the Unit your dimensions are measured in (e.g., meters, feet).
- Click "Calculate Area".
The calculator will display the calculated area in the corresponding square units (e.g., m², ft²).
Common Area Formulas
- Rectangle/Square:** Area = Length × Width
- Triangle:** Area = 0.5 × Base × Height
- Circle:** Area = π × Radius² (where π ≈ 3.14159)
- Trapezoid:** Area = 0.5 × (Base1 + Base2) × Height
- Parallelogram:** Area = Base × Height
- Ellipse:** Area = π × Semi-axis a × Semi-axis b
Ensure all dimensions are entered in the same unit for an accurate result.