Triangle Area Calculator

Calculate the area of a triangle using the formula: Area = (Base × Height) ÷ 2

Example: A triangle with base = 5 units and height = 8 units has an area of 20 square units.

How to Use This Tool

Enter the length of the base in the first box. Enter the height in the second box.

Press the "Calculate Area" button or hit Enter. The tool computes the triangle area using the formula: Area = ½ × base × height.

Input Fields Explained

You can consider your preferred unit. Use the same unit for both inputs. This might be centimeters, inches, or any other unit.

Output Explained

The result shows the computed area in square units. It displays the full calculation. Check the result to match the formula.

Special Notes

Only positive numbers are accepted. If you enter incorrect data, you'll see a message asking for valid numbers. The tool does not convert units.

Common Use Cases

A Simple Triangle Diagram

Imagine a triangle drawn on paper:

   /|
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 /  | Height
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Base

This diagram shows the triangle with its base and height. The calculator uses these measurements to compute the area.

Follow these steps to get your answer quickly. Enjoy using the triangle area calculator to solve your math problems.