Triangle Area Calculator
Calculate the area of a triangle using base and height. Perfect for geometry, construction, and design calculations.
Calculate Triangle Area
Enter the base and height of your triangle:
Triangle Area Formula
The area of a triangle is calculated using the formula:
Area = ½ × Base × Height
Understanding Triangle Area
The base is the length of one side of the triangle, and the height is the perpendicular distance from that side to the opposite vertex. The area represents half the area of a parallelogram with the same base and height.
Example Calculation
For a triangle with base 6 cm and height 4 cm:
Area = ½ × 6 × 4 = ½ × 24 = 12 cm²
Common Triangle Areas
| Base | Height | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 3 units | 4 units | 6 units² |
| 5 units | 6 units | 15 units² |
| 8 units | 10 units | 40 units² |
| 10 units | 12 units | 60 units² |
Applications
Triangle area calculations are used in:
- 🏗️ Construction: Calculating roof areas and land plots
- 🎨 Design: Creating triangular patterns and artwork
- 🏃 Sports: Measuring playing field sections
- 📐 Engineering: Structural calculations for triangular components
💡 Tip: Remember that the height must be perpendicular to the base. If you're measuring from a different angle, you may need to calculate the perpendicular height first.