Trapezoid Calculator

Calculates the area of a trapezoid from its parallel sides and height.

Lilu Baba's Trapezoid Calculator computes area instantly from the two parallel sides and the height between them.

How to use this calculator

  1. Enter the lengths of the two parallel sides.
  2. Enter the height (perpendicular distance between them).
  3. The area updates instantly.
Area —

Trapezoid Calculator — frequently asked questions

Area = ((Side a + Side b) ÷ 2) × Height.

This formula requires a proper trapezoid (quadrilateral with at least one pair of parallel sides).