Area Calculator

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Calculate the area of rectangles, circles, triangles, and more in any unit. For 3D shapes try our Volume Calculator, or estimate materials for construction projects with the Concrete Calculator.

Choose a shape, enter its dimensions, and instantly see the area in square meters, square feet, and other units—useful for flooring, gardening, or any space-planning project.

Examples by Shape

Rectangle — 5 m × 4 m room

Area = 5 × 4 = 20 m² (215.28 ft²). Perimeter = 18 m. For flooring with 10% waste: 22 m² needed.

Circle — garden with radius 3 m

Area = π × 3² = 28.27 m² (304.38 ft²). Circumference = 2π × 3 = 18.85 m.

Triangle — base 6 m, height 4 m

Area = ½ × 6 × 4 = 12 m² (129.17 ft²).

Trapezoid — top 3 m, bottom 5 m, height 4 m

Area = ½ × (3 + 5) × 4 = 16 m² (172.22 ft²).

Ellipse — semi-axis a = 4 m, b = 2 m

Area = π × 4 × 2 = 25.13 m² (270.53 ft²).

Area Unit Conversions

UnitEquals
1 m²10.764 ft²
1 ft²0.0929 m²
1 hectare10,000 m²
1 acre4,047 m²
1 are100 m²

Formulas & Calculations

Select your shape and enter the required dimensions. The calculator uses standard geometric formulas:

  • Rectangle: Area = Length × Width
  • Circle: Area = π × r²
  • Triangle: Area = ½ × Base × Height
  • Trapezoid: Area = ½ × (Base1 + Base2) × Height
  • Ellipse: Area = π × a × b

FAQ

How do I calculate the area of a rectangle?
Multiply the length by the width: Area = Length × Width. For example, a room 5 m long and 4 m wide has an area of 20 m².
How do I calculate the area of a circle?
Use the formula Area = π × r², where r is the radius. For a circle with radius 3 m: Area = 3.14159 × 9 = 28.27 m².
What is the formula for the area of a triangle?
Area = ½ × Base × Height. For a triangle with base 6 m and height 4 m: Area = 0.5 × 6 × 4 = 12 m².
How do I calculate the area of a trapezoid?
Area = ½ × (Base1 + Base2) × Height. For top 3 m, bottom 5 m, height 4 m: Area = 0.5 × (3 + 5) × 4 = 16 m².
How do I calculate the area of an ellipse?
Area = π × a × b, where a and b are the semi-axes. For a = 4 m and b = 2 m: Area = 3.14159 × 4 × 2 = 25.13 m².
How do I convert square meters to square feet?
Multiply square meters by 10.764. For example, 20 m² = 20 × 10.764 = 215.28 ft².
How many square feet in a square meter?
One square meter equals exactly 10.764 square feet. Conversely, 1 ft² = 0.0929 m².
How do I calculate how much flooring I need?
Measure the room area in m², then add 10% for cuts and waste. A 20 m² room needs approximately 22 m² of flooring material.
How do I add 10% waste for flooring installation?
Multiply the calculated area by 1.10. For example, 20 m² × 1.10 = 22 m². This extra material covers cuts, defects, and future repairs.
How do I calculate the area of an L-shaped room?
Divide the L-shape into two rectangles, calculate the area of each, then add them together. For example, 4×3 m + 3×2 m = 12 + 6 = 18 m².
How do I calculate wall area for painting?
Measure each wall (width × height), add them up, then subtract door and window areas. Add 10–15% for coverage overlap. Typical paint covers 10–12 m² per litre.
How do I calculate garden or lawn area?
For rectangular gardens: Length × Width. For irregular shapes, divide into triangles and rectangles, calculate each, then sum. Use satellite maps for large plots.
What is the difference between area and perimeter?
Area is the 2D space inside a shape (measured in m² or ft²). Perimeter is the total length of the shape's boundary (measured in m or ft). Both are shown by this calculator.
How do I calculate the area of a land plot?
For rectangular plots: Length × Width. For irregular plots, divide into triangles using the shoelace formula or use GPS survey tools. 1 hectare = 10,000 m².
How many square meters in an acre / hectare?
1 hectare = 10,000 m². 1 acre = 4,047 m². 1 are = 100 m². So 2.5 acres ≈ 10,117 m² ≈ 1.01 hectares.