Area Calculator

Calculate the area of rectangles, triangles, circles, trapezoids, and more.

Formula & Methodology

Rectangle: area = length × width; triangle: ½ × base × height; circle: π × radius².

Worked Example

A rectangle 8 m by 5 m has an area of 40 m²; a circle of radius 3 has an area of about 28.3 m².

Frequently Asked Questions

Which shapes are supported?

Rectangles, squares, triangles, circles, trapezoids, parallelograms, and ellipses.

What units does it use?

It uses the units you enter; area is in those units squared.

Can it convert units?

Some versions convert between square feet, square meters, and other common area units.

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