How to Calculate Parallelogram
What is Parallelogram?
A parallelogram has two pairs of parallel sides. Opposite sides are equal in length and opposite angles are equal. Rectangles, rhombuses, and squares are all special parallelograms.
Step-by-Step Guide
- 1Area = base × height (perpendicular height, not side)
- 2Perimeter = 2 × (side a + side b)
- 3Height = area / base
Worked Examples
Input
base=10, height=6
Result
A=60, P=? (need side)
Area = base × height (not side)
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