Area Calculator

Calculate area for common shapes including rectangles, circles, triangles and trapezoids.

How this calculator works

Enter the values for shape, dimension a, dimension b. The result applies the displayed method and rounds only for presentation.

Formula / method

The area method changes with the selected shape and displayed dimensions.

Worked example

Worked example: Shape = rectangle; Dimension A = 10; Dimension B = 5.

Assumptions and limitations

The inputs use the units shown and the displayed area calculator method applies to the situation being estimated.

This area calculator uses the stated formula and supplied units; unusual inputs, local rules or professional context can change the interpretation.