6th Grade · Geometry

Parallelogram

6.G.A.1

Definition

A quadrilateral with two pairs of parallel sides; its area is base times height.

Examples

  • A = base × height = 12 × 7 = 84 square units.
  • A parallelogram has two pairs of parallel sides.

Key rule

Area of a parallelogram is base times height.

Memory hook

Slanted rectangle — same area formula.