Area of a Triangle
Also known as: Triangle Area Formula
A = \frac{1}{2} \times b \times h
A = ½ × base × heightWhat It Calculates
Calculates the area of a triangle using base and height. The height must be perpendicular to the chosen base.
variables
| Symbol | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| A | Area | Area of the triangle |
| b | Base | Length of the base |
| h | Height | Perpendicular height from base to opposite vertex |
Worked Examples
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A = ½ × 10 × 6 = 30Result: 30 sq units
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