▰ Trapezoid Area Calculator

Calculate the area of a trapezoid from its two parallel sides and height.

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Area
40

Also available in our Android app, with charts and full breakdown tables.

📘 About the Trapezoid Area

Calculate the area of a trapezoid from its two parallel sides and height.

Use consistent units for all dimensions. The resulting area or volume uses the corresponding squared or cubed unit.

🧮 Formula

Where

  • Base A = base a
  • Base B = base b
  • Height = height
Enter the dimensions of the selected geometric shape.

✏️ Worked example

Trapezoid Area

You enter
Base A10
Base B6
Height5
You get
Area40

The calculator applies the standard geometry formula to the example dimensions.

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🧭 How to use this calculator

What you enter

  • Base A
  • Base B
  • Height

What you get

  • Area

💡 Common uses

  • School geometry and homework
  • Construction and measurement
  • Area, perimeter, surface area and volume calculations

❓ Frequently asked questions

Which units should I use?

Use the same unit system for all dimensions. Area is in square units and volume is in cubic units.

Can I use decimal measurements?

Yes. The calculator accepts numeric decimal values.

Are these standard geometry formulas?

Yes. The formulas are standard formulas for the corresponding geometric shapes.