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Parallelogram Calculator

What is the area of a parallelogram from its side lengths and included angle? Enter the values below to calculate the result.

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Your result
area
15 length^2
perimeter
16 length

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What to enter
InputMeaning and units
Base (length)Enter base in length; use the same basis as the other measurements.
Side (length)Enter side in length; use the same basis as the other measurements.
Angle (degree)Enter angle in degree; use the same basis as the other measurements.

Understanding your result

Read area (length^2), perimeter (length) in the units and model stated on this page. The formula area=base*side*sin(angle*pi/180) · perimeter=2*(base+side) defines the relationship; measurement accuracy and model applicability are separate from numerical precision.

Common mistakes

  • Mixing input units or changing the physical meaning of a variable without changing the model.

Check your calculation

  • Use the worked example as a known reference case, then change one input at a time and check the direction and units of the response.

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What is the area of a parallelogram from its side lengths and included angle?

What is the area of a parallelogram from its side lengths and included angle? Enter the values below to calculate the result.

Common uses

  • What is the area of a parallelogram from its side lengths and included angle

How it works

area=base*side*sin(angle*pi/180); perimeter=2*(base+side)

Worked example

Enter Base: 5 length; Side: 3 length; Angle: 90 degree. Results: area: 15 length^2; perimeter: 16 length.