Parallelogram Area and Perimeter Calculator
Enter the base, height and slanted side length of a parallelogram to calculate its area and perimeter.
Parallelogram Area and Perimeter Calculator
Calculate the area and perimeter of a parallelogram from its base, height and side length.
This calculator provides an estimate for general informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional financial, mechanical or engineering advice.
A parallelogram's area uses its base and perpendicular height (not the slanted side), while its perimeter adds up both pairs of equal sides.
Example
- With the default values shown above, this calculator returns: Area ≈ 60.00; Perimeter ≈ 38.00.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the formulas?
Area = Base × Height (perpendicular height, not the slanted side). Perimeter = 2 × (Base + Side).
What's the difference between height and slanted side?
Height is the perpendicular (straight up-and-down) distance between the two parallel bases, while the slanted side is the actual length of the angled side — they're only equal in a rectangle.