Parallelogram Area Calculator
Calculate the area of a parallelogram using base and height, sides and angle, or diagonals.
Area = 24.00 square units
Understanding Parallelogram Area Calculation
A parallelogram is a quadrilateral with opposite sides parallel to each other. There are three main methods to calculate its area:
1. Base and Height Method
The simplest formula: Area = base × height
This method requires measuring the perpendicular height, not the slant height of the parallelogram.
2. Sides and Angle Method
Formula: Area = a × b × sin(α)
Where a and b are adjacent sides, and α is the angle between them.
3. Diagonals Method
Formula: Area = ½ × d₁ × d₂ × sin(θ)
Where d₁ and d₂ are the diagonals, and θ is the angle between them.