What This Calculator Is Best For
Use it for base-height triangle area problems in geometry, layout sketches, and quick material estimates.
- Calculate a triangular garden bed.
- Check a geometry assignment.
- Estimate a triangular wall section.
Compute triangle area by base/height or side lengths.
A = (base × height) / 2Enter the known values and the calculator applies this formula to produce the main result, plus supporting values that help you check the answer.
| Symbol | Variable | Description |
|---|---|---|
| base | Base | Base used by the calculator. |
| height | Height | Height used by the calculator. |
Enter the known values
Fill in the fields and confirm that the units match the formula shown on the page.
Click Calculate
The primary answer appears in the highlighted row, with related check values underneath.
Read the result
The area is half of the matching rectangle area formed by the same base and height.
Use it for base-height triangle area problems in geometry, layout sketches, and quick material estimates.
The area is half of the matching rectangle area formed by the same base and height.
Use the perpendicular height, not a slanted side, unless the slanted side is truly perpendicular to the base.