Parallelogram Area Calculator
Calculate the area and perimeter of a parallelogram from base, height, and side length.
Surface
40.0000
Périmètre28.0000
Formule
## Parallelogram Area ### Formula **Area = base × height** **Perimeter = 2 × (base + side)** The height is the perpendicular distance between the two parallel bases, not the slant side length.
Exemple Résolu
Parallelogram with base 8, height 5, and side 6.
- 01Area = 8 × 5 = 40
- 02Perimeter = 2 × (8 + 6) = 28
Questions Fréquentes
What is a parallelogram?
A parallelogram is a quadrilateral with two pairs of parallel sides. Opposite sides are equal in length and opposite angles are equal.
Is a rectangle a parallelogram?
Yes, a rectangle is a special case of a parallelogram where all angles are 90 degrees.
How is the height different from the side?
The height is the perpendicular distance between the bases, while the side is the slanted edge. The height is always shorter than or equal to the side.
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