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Area Calculator

Calculate the area of any shape — rectangle, triangle, circle, trapezoid, ellipse, parallelogram and more. Enter the dimensions and get the area instantly.

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Area Calculator
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📚How to Use

  1. 1
    Enter your values

    Select the shape. The input fields update instantly to show only the measurements needed for that shape.

  2. 2
    Click Calculate

    Press Calculate. All results appear instantly in your browser. No data is sent to any server.

  3. 3
    Review and save results

    See your complete results with all key figures. Use Copy or Download to save them for your records.

📊Quick Reference

ShapeFormula
Rectanglel x w
Triangle0.5 x b x h
Circleπ x r²
Trapezoid0.5(a+b) x h
Ellipseπ x a x b

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the formula for the area of a rectangle?

Area = length x width. A rectangle 8m x 5m has area 40 square metres.

What is the formula for the area of a triangle?

Area = 0.5 x base x height. Height must be perpendicular to the base.

What is the formula for the area of a circle?

Area = pi x radius squared. For radius 7: area = 3.14159 x 49 = 153.94 square units.

How do I calculate the area of a trapezoid?

Area = 0.5 x (side a + side b) x height, where a and b are the two parallel sides.

What is the area of an ellipse?

Area = pi x a x b, where a and b are the two semi-axes.

What is the difference between area and perimeter?

Area is the 2D space inside a shape measured in square units. Perimeter is the distance around the edge in linear units.

How do I convert square metres to square feet?

1 square metre = 10.764 square feet. Multiply by 10.764 to convert.

How do I calculate the area of an irregular shape?

Divide into known shapes, calculate each area separately, then add them together.