Area of a Parallelogram Calculator FAQs
What is the formula for the area of a parallelogram?
The standard formula is A = b x h, where b is the base and h is the perpendicular height. This is the most common parallelogram area formula used in geometry.
How do I calculate the area of a parallelogram from base and height?
Multiply the base by the perpendicular height. For example, if the base is 10 cm and the height is 6 cm, the area is 60 cm^2.
Can I find the area of a parallelogram from two sides and an angle?
Yes. Use A = ab sin(theta), where a and b are the side lengths and theta is the included angle between them.
Can I calculate the area of a parallelogram from the diagonals?
Yes. If you know both diagonals and the angle between them, use A = d1 x d2 x sin(theta) / 2.
Can I find a missing side, height, diagonal, or angle from the area?
Yes. Switch the input and result fields, enter the area, and the calculator can reverse the selected parallelogram area formula to find a missing value.
Example: what is the area of a parallelogram with base 10 cm and height 6 cm?
If the base is 10 cm and the height is 6 cm, the area is 60 cm^2.
