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📐 Area Calculator

Calculate the area of any geometric shape instantly. Perfect for students, architects, contractors, and DIY enthusiasts!

? Rectangle Area

? Square Area

? Circle Area

? Triangle Area

? Trapezoid Area

? Parallelogram Area

? Ellipse Area

? Sector Area

Results

50 ft×
Area
Length
10 ft
Width
5 ft
Perimeter
30 ft
In Square Meters
4.65 m×

Formula

A = length × width

Area Formulas Reference

Area is the measure of the two-dimensional space enclosed within a shape's boundaries. It's expressed in square units (e.g., square feet, square meters). Here are all the formulas you need:

Shape Formula Variables
Rectangle A = l × w l = length, w = width
Square A = s× s = side length
Circle A = pr× r = radius, p × 3.14159
Triangle A = × × b × h b = base, h = height
Trapezoid A = ×(a + b) × h a, b = parallel sides, h = height
Parallelogram A = b × h b = base, h = height
Ellipse A = p × a × b a = semi-major, b = semi-minor axis
Sector A = (?/360) × pr× ? = angle in degrees, r = radius

Quick Conversions

1 square foot = 0.0929 m× | 1 square meter = 10.764 ft× | 1 acre = 43,560 ft× = 4,047 m×

Practical Applications

Home Improvement

Calculate flooring, carpet, paint, or wallpaper needed. Measure rooms, walls, and outdoor spaces for renovation projects.

Landscaping

Determine grass seed, mulch, or sod quantities. Plan garden beds, patios, and irrigation coverage areas.

🏗️ Construction

Estimate concrete, roofing materials, and siding. Calculate lot coverage and building footprint areas.

🎓 Education

Learn geometry concepts, solve homework problems, and verify manual calculations for math classes.

🏠 Real Estate

Measure property sizes, lot areas, and living spaces. Compare properties by square footage accurately.

Arts & Crafts

Calculate fabric, canvas, or material needs for projects. Plan quilts, murals, and craft layouts.

Area Formulas: Complete Reference for All Shapes

Quick-reference guide for calculating area of every common geometric shape. All formulas are exact (no approximations except where p is used):

Shape Formula Variables Example
SquareA = s×s = side lengths=5 ? 25
RectangleA = l × wl = length, w = width4×7 = 28
TriangleA = × × b × hb = base, h = height××6×8 = 24
CircleA = p × r×r = radius (p × 3.14159)r=4 ? 50.27
EllipseA = p × a × ba = semi-major, b = semi-minorp×5×3 = 47.1
ParallelogramA = b × hb = base, h = perpendicular height6×4 = 24
TrapezoidA = ×(a + b) × ha,b = parallel sides, h = height×(4+6)×5 = 25
Regular HexagonA = (3v3 / 2) × s×s = side lengths=4 ? 41.6
Sector of CircleA = (?/360) × p × r×? = angle in degrees, r = radius90×, r=4 ? 12.6

Unit Conversion Quick Reference

Convert FromMultiply byTo Get
Square feet (sq ft)0.0929Square meters (m×)
Square meters (m×)10.764Square feet (sq ft)
Acres43,560Square feet (sq ft)
Hectares10,000Square meters (m×)

? Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between area and perimeter? +
Area is the amount of space inside a shape (measured in square units like ft× or m×). Perimeter is the total distance around the outside of a shape (measured in linear units like ft or m). Think of area as the amount of carpet you need to cover a floor, and perimeter as the amount of baseboards needed around the room.
How do I calculate the area of an irregular shape? +
Break the irregular shape into regular shapes (rectangles, triangles, circles). Calculate each area separately, then add them together. For shapes with missing sections, calculate the larger shape and subtract the missing piece. For very complex shapes, use graph paper and count squares, or try the coordinate method with vertices.
How many square feet are in an acre? +
One acre equals exactly 43,560 square feet. It's roughly 208.71 × 208.71 feet (a square about 209 feet on each side). An acre is also equal to 4,047 square meters or about 0.4 hectares. A football field (not including end zones) is about 1.1 acres.
Why is height perpendicular in triangle area formula? +
The height must be perpendicular (at a 90× angle) to the base because area measures the actual space inside the shape. A slanted measurement would give incorrect results. Think of it as dropping a line straight down from the top vertex to the base line×that vertical distance is the true height that determines how "tall" the triangle's interior space is.
How do I convert between square feet and square meters? +
To convert ft× to m×: multiply by 0.0929 (or divide by 10.764)
To convert m× to ft×: multiply by 10.764

Example: 100 ft× × 0.0929 = 9.29 m×
Example: 50 m× × 10.764 = 538.2 ft×