Trapezoid Area Calculator
Area from two parallel sides and height.
Area
26.0000
square units
Midsegment (a + b) / 2
6.5000
Area = ((a + b) / 2) × h. The midsegment runs parallel to the bases and equals their average.
About
A trapezoid has two parallel sides. Area is the average of those sides times the height between them. Useful for irregular plots, room shapes, or sail panels.
How to use
- Enter base a, base b, and height.
- See the area.
FAQ
Is height the slanted side?+
No. Height is the perpendicular distance between the two parallel sides. The slanted sides are different.