Geometry Calculator

Find the area and perimeter of triangles, rectangles, circles, trapezoids and polygons, with the formula and substitution shown. Try “area of a triangle with sides 7, 8, 9” (Heron’s formula).

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How the Geometry Calculator works

  1. Identify the shape and which measurements you have.
  2. Choose the formula (e.g. A = ½bh, A = πr², or Heron’s √(s(s − a)(s − b)(s − c))).
  3. Substitute, calculate and include square units for area.

Frequently asked questions

What is Heron’s formula?

It gives a triangle’s area from its three sides: with s = (a + b + c) ÷ 2, area = √(s(s − a)(s − b)(s − c)).

What is the difference between area and perimeter?

Perimeter is the distance around a shape (length units). Area is the space inside it (square units).

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