Parallelogram area
Geometry / FREE CALCULATOR
Calculate a parallelogram's area.
Your answer starts here.
Enter your values and select Calculate to see the result and any available breakdown.
How to use this calculator
- Enter base. Use the unit shown beside the field.
- Enter perpendicular height. Use the unit shown beside the field.
- Select Calculate and review the result. Select Reset to restore the example inputs.
How the calculation works
Base*Perpendicular height
Worked example
Base = 10; Perpendicular height = 4. Result: 40 square units.
Understand your result
Calculate a parallelogram's area. The result is expressed in square units.
Assumptions and limitations
Use perpendicular height rather than the sloping side length. Results are rounded for display.
Questions about this tool
What does this tool calculate?
Calculate a parallelogram's area.
What should I check before using the answer?
Use perpendicular height rather than the sloping side length.
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