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Area Calculator

Ten shapes, any length unit, answers in ft², m², yd², acres and hectares.

Updated 2026-10-20 · Based on: exact NIST unit definitions.

How to use the Area Calculator

  1. Choose the shape.
  2. Enter the sizes; each box can have its own unit.
  3. Read the area in square feet, square metres, square yards, acres and hectares.

Formula

Rectangle: l × w. Square: a². Circle: π r². Triangle: ½ b h; with three sides use Heron’s formula √(s(s−a)(s−b)(s−c)), s = half the perimeter.

Trapezoid: ½ (a + b) h. Ellipse: π × a/2 × b/2. Sector: angle/360 × π r². Ring: π (R² − r²).

Worked example

With the values preset in the calculator above: (Rectangle)

Length
12 ft
Width
8 ft
Area
96 ft² (10.67 yd²)
Acres / hectares
0.002 acres (0.001 ha)

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Frequently asked questions

What is the area of a circle 10 ft across?

78.54 ft² — π × 5².

How do I find the area of a triangle with three sides?

Use Heron’s formula — pick “Triangle (3 sides)” and enter a, b and c.

How do I convert square feet to acres?

Divide by 43,560. 10,000 ft² is 0.23 acres.

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