Trapezoid calculator

A trapezoid has two parallel sides (bases a and b) and a perpendicular height (h) between them. Enter the bases and height; optionally enter the two legs to get the perimeter.

Area
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Perimeter
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Median (midsegment)
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Difference (b − a)
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Formulas

  • Area: A = ½ × (a + b) × h
  • Median (midsegment): m = (a + b) / 2
  • Perimeter: P = a + b + c + d

An isosceles trapezoid has equal legs (c = d). A right trapezoid has one leg perpendicular to the bases (equal to h).