Triangle Area Calculator

Triangle Area Calculator lets you heron’s formula computes area from three side lengths and the semiperimeter. Enter your own values or load the worked example.

Method and calculation

Heron’s formula computes area from three side lengths and the semiperimeter.

Inputs and settings

Triangle Area Calculator accepts Side a (minimum 0.000001); Side b (minimum 0.000001); Side c (minimum 0.000001).

Worked example

Triangle Area Calculator example — Side a: 3; Side b: 4; Side c: 5. Computed output: { "area": 6, "perimeter": 12 }

Output and limitations

Triangle Area Calculator: Use finite inputs. Results use double-precision arithmetic.

Technical references: JavaScript numerical operations

Triangle Area Calculator FAQs

Triangle Area Calculator applies the following rule to your input: Heron’s formula computes area from three side lengths and the semiperimeter. The worked example on this page uses the same processor as the result button.
Triangle Area Calculator has these boundaries: Use finite inputs. Results use double-precision arithmetic. Start by checking the side a field against the units or format shown.
Triangle Area Calculator provides this sample: { "area": 6, "perimeter": 12 }. Use the sample button to reproduce it, then replace the inputs with your own values.