Area of Parallelogram (13-3)
Formula
Let’s take a closer look...
Try to count the number of squares inside this pink and purple parallelogram below. How many squares (i.e. square units) do you estimate to be inside this parallelogram?
Drag the green slider to see the animation. Observe what happens. What shape do you see now?
How many squares do you now count in the newer shape that was formed?
How does the area of this new shape compare with the area of the original parallelogram?
Watch this video to see some examples using the formula
True or False
The formula to find the area of a parallelogram is the same as the formula to find the area of a rectangle.
The formula to find the area of a parallelogram is
Which is the height in the parallelogram above?
Which are always true about the height of a parallelogram?
Formula
Practice
What is the area of this parallelogram?
Area is always measured in
What is the area of this parallelogram?