📐 Geometry

Heron's Formula

s = (a+b+c)/2, then area from three sides

Updated July 2026

FAQs

What is Heron's Formula?

Heron's Formula (herons formula) is a geometry relationship written as s = (a+b+c)/2, then area from three sides or A = √[s(s−a)(s−b)(s−c)]. Students use it to solve unknowns when enough values are known.

How do you calculate Heron's Formula step by step?

Write s = (a+b+c)/2, then area from three sides, substitute the known numbers carefully, then simplify. Worked walkthrough: a=3, b=4, c=5 s = 6 A = √[6×3×2×1] = 6.

When is Heron's Formula taught in school?

Heron's Formula 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 Heron's Formula?

On this page the worked result is 6. Generate a formula worksheet below for more unique practice sets.