Calculate the area of a parallelogram using either the base and height method or the alternative side and angle method. Simply enter your measurements below and get instant results.
Area of Parallelogram
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How to Use This Calculator
This parallelogram area calculator offers two calculation methods:
Method 1: Base and Height
Enter the base length of the parallelogram
Enter the perpendicular height
Click "Calculate Area" to get the result
Formula used: Area = base × height
Method 2: Two Sides and Angle
Enter the length of side A
Enter the length of adjacent side B
Enter the angle between the two sides (in degrees)
Click "Calculate Area" to get the result
Formula used: Area = a × b × sin(angle)
What is a Parallelogram?
A parallelogram is a four-sided polygon (quadrilateral) with opposite sides that are parallel and equal in length. The opposite angles are also equal, and adjacent angles are supplementary (sum to 180 degrees).
Area Formula Explanation
The area of a parallelogram can be calculated using two main formulas:
Base × Height: The most common formula where you multiply the base by the perpendicular height
a × b × sin(θ): When you know two adjacent sides and the angle between them, multiply the sides and the sine of the included angle
Common Applications
Parallelogram area calculations are useful in various fields: