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Geometry

Area of a Parallelogram

Formula
A = b × h

What is Area of a Parallelogram?

The area of a parallelogram is the product of its base and the perpendicular height. The height must be measured perpendicular to the base, not along the slanted side.

Variables

  • A
    A — Area
  • b
    b — Base length
  • h
    h — Perpendicular height

Worked Examples

Example 1

Find the area of a parallelogram with base 12 cm and height 7 cm.

Solution:

A = 12 × 7 = 84 cm²

Frequently Asked Questions

Related Formulas

Area of a Circle

A = π × r²

Circumference of a Circle

C = 2 × π × r

Area of a Rectangle

A = l × w

Area of a Triangle

A = ½ × b × h

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