📐 Geometry

Area of Trapezoid

Area = ½ × (a + b) × height

Updated July 2026

FAQs

What is Area of Trapezoid?

Area of Trapezoid (area trapezoid) is a geometry relationship written as Area = ½ × (a + b) × height or A = ½(a + b)h. Students use it to solve unknowns when enough values are known.

How do you calculate Area of Trapezoid step by step?

Write Area = ½ × (a + b) × height, substitute the known numbers carefully, then simplify. Worked walkthrough: a = 8 cm b = 12 cm h = 5 cm A = ½(8+12)×5 = 50 cm².

When is Area of Trapezoid taught in school?

Area of Trapezoid usually appears in geometry units during middle or secondary school. Match difficulty with MathDigits grade worksheets so practice fits the curriculum year.

What is a real example of Area of Trapezoid?

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