Parallelogram Area Calculator
Calculate the area of a parallelogram using its base and height.
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Concept
What is Area?
The area of a parallelogram is the amount of space enclosed within its four sides. It's measured in square units and represents the two-dimensional space that the parallelogram occupies. A parallelogram is a quadrilateral with opposite sides parallel and equal in length.
Formula
Parallelogram Area Formula
Formula
A = b × h
where b is the base and h is the height
Steps
How to Calculate Parallelogram Area
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1Measure the base of the parallelogram
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2Measure the height of the parallelogram (perpendicular distance from base to opposite side)
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3Multiply the base by the height
Examples
Practical Examples
Example
A parallelogram has a base of 8 units and a height of 5 units.
A = b × h
A = 8 × 5
A = 40 square units