How to Calculate the Area of Trapezoids? (+FREE Worksheet!)
TL;DR: The area of a trapezoid is \(A = \dfrac{1}{2}(b_1 + b_2)h\), where \(b_1\) and \(b_2\) are the two parallel sides and \(h\) is the perpendicular distance between them. Add the bases, multiply by the height, then divide by 2. Key takeaways: A trapezoid has exactly one pair of parallel sides (the bases). Area formula: […]