Parallelogram Calculator

What is a Parallelogram?

A parallelogram is a four-sided polygon (quadrilateral) with opposite sides that are parallel and equal in length.

Formulas for Parallelograms

Let $b$ be the base, $h$ be the height, and $s$ be the side. Then:

1. Area: $A=b\times h$
2. Perimeter: $P=2(b+s)$

Step-by-Step Calculations

Let's calculate these properties for a parallelogram with base $b=5$ units, height $h=3$ units, and side $s=4$ units:

1. Area: $$A=b\times h=5\times 3=15\text{ square units}$$
2. Perimeter: $$P=2(b+s)=2(5+4)=18\text{ units}$$

Visual Representation

This diagram illustrates the parallelogram with the calculated dimensions and properties.