Area of Parallelogram Calculator

Calculate the area of a parallelogram using base and height measurements

Input Parameters

Calculation Results

Calculation Formula

Area = Base × Height

Where:
Base is the length of the base of the parallelogram
Height is the perpendicular distance from the base to the opposite side

Result

Area: 0 square units

Area of Parallelogram Calculator Calculator Usage Guide

Learn how to use the Area of Parallelogram Calculator calculator and its working principles

How to Use the Calculator

  1. Enter the length of the base of the parallelogram in the "Base" field.
  2. Enter the height of the parallelogram in the "Height" field (the perpendicular distance from the base to the opposite side).
  3. Click the "Calculate" button to compute the area.
  4. The result will be displayed in the "Result" section.

Understanding the Formula

The area of a parallelogram is calculated using the formula:

Area = Base × Height

This formula works because the area of a parallelogram is essentially the same as the area of a rectangle with the same base and height.

Example

If the base of a parallelogram is 5 units and the height is 3 units, the area would be:

Area = 5 × 3 = 15 square units