Quickly calculate the area of a trapezoid by entering the lengths of its parallel sides and height. Get instant results and understand the formula.

Trapezoid Area Calculator

Parallel side a (base 1)

Parallel side b (base 2)

Height h

Result:

Enter trapezoid dimensions to calculate the area.

Understanding Trapezoid Area

A trapezoid is a quadrilateral with at least one pair of parallel sides, called bases. The area of a trapezoid is the space enclosed within its four sides. It's calculated using a simple formula that averages the lengths of the parallel sides and multiplies by the height.

Formula:

`$$ Area = \frac{1}{2} (a + b) \times h $$`

a and b are the lengths of the parallel sides (bases).
h is the perpendicular height between the parallel sides.

This calculator simplifies the process of finding the area of a trapezoid, whether for homework, construction projects, or any geometric calculations. Just input the dimensions and get the area instantly!