Trapezoid Area Calculator
Calculate the area of a trapezoid online quickly and easily! Enter the lengths of the parallel bases and height to find the area using our free Trapezoid Area Calculator.
Enter Trapezoid Dimensions
Provide the lengths of the two parallel bases (a and b) and the height (h) of the trapezoid to calculate its area.
Length of the top base of the trapezoid.
Length of the bottom base of the trapezoid.
Perpendicular height between the bases.
Result
Area of Trapezoid:
Formula
The formula for the area of a trapezoid is given by:
Where base1 and base2 are the lengths of the parallel sides, and height is the perpendicular distance between them.
Trapezoid Visualization
Understanding Trapezoids
A trapezoid (or trapezium) is a quadrilateral with at least one pair of parallel sides, called bases. The other two sides are non-parallel. The area of a trapezoid is found by averaging the lengths of the two bases and multiplying by the height.
Formula Explained:
- Bases (a and b): These are the parallel sides of the trapezoid.
- Height (h): This is the perpendicular distance between the bases.
- Area = 1/2 × (a + b) × h: This formula efficiently calculates the space enclosed within the trapezoid.
This calculator simplifies the process of finding the area, making it easy for students, educators, and anyone needing quick geometry calculations.
Learn more about trapezoids on Wikipedia.