Parallelogram Calculator
Free online parallelogram calculator tool.
About Parallelogram Calculator
The Parallelogram Area Calculator computes the 2D space inside a parallelogram. A parallelogram is a flat shape with opposite sides parallel and equal in length.
How Parallelogram Calculator Works
- Step 1: Base: Enter the length of the bottom (or top) flat edge.
- Step 2: Height: Enter the straight, perpendicular height (like a plumb line dropping from the top to the bottom).
- Step 3: Calculate: The tool instantly multiplies them to yield the area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why isn't the area just the two sides multiplied?
Because the shape is slanted. If you push a rectangular box so it leans over, it gets shorter vertically. You must use the straight vertical height, not the length of the slanted side.
Is a rhombus a parallelogram?
Yes, a rhombus is a special type of parallelogram where all four sides are equal. This calculator works for finding the area of a rhombus if you know its base and height.
How is this different from a trapezoid?
A parallelogram has two pairs of parallel sides. A trapezoid only has one pair of parallel sides. You must use our Trapezoid Calculator for those shapes.