Area Calculator

Calculate the area of various shapes quickly with our versatile area calculator.

Area Calculator

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Result
Square Meters 80
Square Footage 861.112833 ft²
Square Inches 124000.248 in²
Square Yards 95.6792037 yd²
Acres 0.019768413 ac
Hectares 0.008 ha

What is an Online Area Calculator?

An Online Area Calculator is a tool designed to calculate the area of various geometric shapes. The area is the measure of the surface enclosed by a shape, expressed in square units. The calculator can handle common shapes such as rectangles, circles, triangles, squares, and more complex polygons. By entering the appropriate dimensions (such as length, width, radius, or base and height), the calculator will compute the area automatically, providing quick and accurate results.


How to Use an Online Area Calculator?

  1. Access the Tool: Open a web browser and visit an online area calculator website or app.
  2. Choose the Shape: Select the type of shape for which you want to calculate the area (e.g., rectangle, circle, triangle, etc.).
  3. Enter the Required Dimensions: Input the necessary measurements based on the shape. For example:
    • For a rectangle, enter the length and width.
    • For a circle, enter the radius.
    • For a triangle, enter the base and height.
  4. Click "Calculate" or "Find Area": Press the button to perform the calculation.
  5. View the Result: The calculator will display the area of the shape in square units (e.g., square meters, square centimeters, square feet).
  6. Repeat or Adjust (if needed): You can input new dimensions or choose a different shape to calculate the area of another figure.

Frequently Asked Questions-

  1. What shapes can I calculate the area for?
    An online area calculator can typically calculate the area for a wide variety of shapes, including:

    • Rectangle
    • Square
    • Circle
    • Triangle
    • Parallelogram
    • Trapezoid
    • Ellipse The specific shapes available may vary depending on the calculator.
  2. What information do I need to calculate the area of a rectangle or square?
    For a rectangle, you need to input the length and width. For a square, you only need to input the side length, as all sides of a square are equal.

  3. Can the calculator handle irregular shapes or polygons?
    Some online area calculators allow you to calculate the area of irregular polygons by entering the length of each side or by using more complex methods like coordinate geometry (for shapes with vertices). However, basic calculators may only support regular shapes like squares, triangles, and circles.

  4. What if the shape has units that are not square units?
    The online area calculator will calculate the area based on the units you provide (e.g., meters, feet, centimeters). The result will be in square units of whatever measurement system you input (e.g., square meters, square feet, square inches).

  5. Can I calculate the area of a circle?
    Yes, many online area calculators can calculate the area of a circle. To do so, you simply need to enter the radius of the circle, and the calculator will use the formula πr2\pi r^2 to calculate the area. Some calculators may also allow you to input the diameter instead of the radius.

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