Area Formulas

What is Area?

Area is the amount of space a figure takes up! This tutorial introduces area and explains how we find the area of a figure.
What is a Composite Figure?

Ever notice that some figures look like a combination of multiple other figures? These types of figures are called composite figures. This tutorial introduces you to composite figures and shows you how to break up a composite figure into multiple shapes. Take a look!
What is the Formula for the Area of a Rectangle?

Trying to find the area of a rectangle? There's a formula that can help! Check out this tutorial to learn about the formula for the area of a rectangle.
What is the Formula for the Area of a Triangle?

Did you know that the formula for the area of a triangle can be found by using the formula for the area of a parallelogram? In this tutorial, you'll see how it's done! Take a look!
What is the Formula for the Area of a Parallelogram?

Parallelograms and rectangles are pretty similar. In fact, you can turn a parallelogram into a rectangle to find the formula for the area of a parallelogram! Check out this tutorial to see how it's done!
What is the Formula for the Area of a Trapezoid?

Trying to figure out the formula for the area of a trapezoid? You could start by creating a parallelogram out of two trapezoids. Then, use the formula for the area of a parallelogram to figure out the formula for the area of one trapezoid. This tutorial shows you how!