Trapezoid Area Calculator

Calculating the area of a trapezoid can be challenging if you don't know the right formula. Fortunately, our Trapezoid Area Calculator makes it easy for you. In this tutorial, we'll explain the formula step by step and provide some examples to help you understand how it works.

Trapezoid Area Calculator
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Formula for Calculating Trapezoid Area

The formula for calculating the area of a trapezoid is:

Area = ((base₁ + base₂) / 2) x height

where:

base₁ and base₂ are the lengths of the parallel sides of the trapezoid
height is the perpendicular distance between the two bases

Using this formula, you can calculate the area of any trapezoid as long as you know the lengths of its bases and its height.

Example Calculation

Let's say you have a trapezoid with a length of 8 cm for base₁, a length of 12 cm for base₂, and a height of 6 cm. To calculate the area of this trapezoid using the formula above, you would do the following:

Area = ((8 + 12) / 2) x 6

Area = (20 / 2) x 6

Area = 10 x 6

Area = 60 cm²

Therefore, the area of this trapezoid is 60 cm².

Real-Life Applications

Trapezoids can be found in many real-life situations. For example, they are commonly used in construction and architecture to calculate the area of a sloping roof or the surface area of a curved wall. They are also used in manufacturing to calculate the surface area of irregularly shaped objects or to determine the amount of material needed to make a specific product.

By using our Trapezoid Area Calculator, you can quickly and accurately calculate the area of any trapezoid, saving you time and reducing the risk of errors in your calculations.

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