Parallelogram Area Calculator

Find the area of a parallelogram.

Area 40

Formula: area = base × height

Step-by-step with your numbers:

1. Values used:

2. Base = 8

3. Height = 5

5. Area = Base x Height = 8 x 5 = 40

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Area of a parallelogram from base and perpendicular height.

The math behind it

area = base × height, where height is perpendicular to the base (not the slanted side).

8 × 5 = 40.

Use the slant side?

No — use the perpendicular height between the parallel sides.