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Area Calculator

Calculate the area of various shapes easily.

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Area Calculator Overview

The Area Calculator is a versatile tool designed to calculate the area of various shapes, including rectangles, circles, triangles, and irregular polygons. It is widely used in real estate, construction, landscaping, engineering, and academic studies to ensure precise area measurements.


Common Area Calculations:


  • Rectangle/Square: Length × Width
  • Circle: π × Radius²
  • Triangle: (Base × Height) ÷ 2
  • Trapezoid: [(Base1 + Base2) × Height] ÷ 2
  • Parallelogram: Base × Height
  • Ellipse: π × Semi-Major Axis × Semi-Minor Axis
  • Irregular Polygons: Calculated using advanced geometric formulas or coordinate-based methods


Key Uses of the Area Calculator:


  • Construction & Architecture: Measure land plots, flooring, and wall surfaces.
  • Real Estate & Land Measurement: Convert land areas into different units (e.g., square feet, square meters, acres).
  • Interior Design & Landscaping: Plan furniture layouts and garden space efficiently.
  • Academic & Engineering Studies: Solve geometry problems quickly and accurately.


Key Features of the Area Calculator:


  • Accurate Calculations: Supports multiple geometric shapes with precise formulas.
  • Instant Results: Provides quick area measurements for decision-making.
  • Supports Multiple Units: Converts area into square meters, square feet, acres, hectares, etc.
  • User-Friendly Interface: Simple input fields for seamless calculations.
  • Time-Saving & Reliable: Eliminates manual errors in complex area computations.

How It Works

1. Select the Shape

Choose the shape whose area you want to calculate (e.g., rectangle, circle, triangle).


2. Enter the Required Dimensions

  • Rectangle/Square: Enter length and width.
  • Circle: Enter the radius.
  • Triangle: Enter base and height.
  • Trapezoid: Enter both bases and height.


3. Click ‘Calculate’

The calculator applies the relevant formula and instantly displays the area.


4. Convert to Desired Units (Optional)

If needed, you can convert the area into different units (sq. ft, sq. m, acres, hectares).



Examples

Example 1: Rectangle

Input: Length = 10 meters, Width = 5 meters

Formula: Area = Length × Width = 10 × 5 = 50 m²


Example 2: Circle

Input: Radius = 7 meters

Formula: Area = π × 7² = 153.94 m²


Example 3: Triangle

Input: Base = 6 meters, Height = 4 meters

Formula: Area = (Base × Height) ÷ 2 = (6 × 4) ÷ 2 = 12 m²

Reference Tables

Here is an Area Calculator Reference Table for common unit conversions:

From Unit

To Unit

Conversion Value

Example Calculation

1 Square Millimeter (mm²)

Square Centimeters (cm²)

0.01 cm²

500 mm² = 500 × 0.01 = 5 cm²

1 Square Centimeter (cm²)

Square Meters (m²)

0.0001 m²

10,000 cm² = 10,000 × 0.0001 = 1 m²

1 Square Meter (m²)

Square Centimeters (cm²)

10,000 cm²

2 m² = 2 × 10,000 = 20,000 cm²

1 Square Meter (m²)

Square Feet (ft²)

10.764 ft²

5 m² = 5 × 10.764 = 53.82 ft²

1 Square Foot (ft²)

Square Inches (in²)

144 in²

3 ft² = 3 × 144 = 432 in²

1 Square Foot (ft²)

Square Meters (m²)

0.0929 m²

50 ft² = 50 × 0.0929 = 4.645 m²

1 Square Yard (yd²)

Square Feet (ft²)

9 ft²

10 yd² = 10 × 9 = 90 ft²

1 Square Yard (yd²)

Square Meters (m²)

0.8361 m²

15 yd² = 15 × 0.8361 = 12.5415 m²

1 Acre

Square Meters (m²)

4,046.86 m²

2 acres = 2 × 4,046.86 = 8,093.72 m²

1 Acre

Square Feet (ft²)

43,560 ft²

3 acres = 3 × 43,560 = 130,680 ft²

1 Hectare (ha)

Square Meters (m²)

10,000 m²

4 ha = 4 × 10,000 = 40,000 m²

1 Hectare (ha)

Acres

2.471 acres

5 ha = 5 × 2.471 = 12.355 acres