Area of Trapezoids
More Lessons for Grade 5
Math Worksheets
Videos, worksheets, stories and songs to help Grade 5 students learn how to find the area of trapezoids.
What is the formula to find the area of a trapezoid?
The area of a trapezoid is given by the formula
\[\frac{1}{2}\left( {{b_1} + {b_2}} \right)h\]
where b1 and b2 are the parallel sides and h is the perpendicular height.
How to use a formula to find the area of any trapezoid
Rotate to landscape screen format on a mobile phone or small tablet to use the Mathway widget, a free math problem solver that answers your questions with step-by-step explanations.
You can use the free Mathway calculator and problem solver below to practice Algebra or other math topics. Try the given examples, or type in your own problem and check your answer with the step-by-step explanations.
