Composite Shape Area Calculator

Easily calculate the total area of composite shapes made up of rectangles and triangles. Just input the dimensions and see the magic!

Rectangle Length

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Rectangle Width

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Triangle Base

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Triangle Height

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Total Area: square units

Visual Representation

Understanding Composite Shapes

A composite shape is formed by combining two or more basic geometric shapes. This calculator specifically deals with shapes made from a rectangle and a right-angled triangle. To find the total area of such a shape, we calculate the area of each individual shape and then add them together.

Formulas Used:

Area of Rectangle: Length × Width
Area of Triangle: 1/2 × Base × Height
Total Area: Area of Rectangle + Area of Triangle

Use this tool by entering the dimensions of the rectangle (length and width) and the triangle (base and height). The calculator will then determine the area of each shape and sum them to give you the total area of the composite shape. The visual representation helps in understanding the dimensions and shape composition.