Mathematics
Area of Equilateral Triangle
Calculate area of an equilateral triangle from its side.
Area = (√3 / 4) × side²
Formula Explanation
All sides are equal and all angles are 60°; the formula uses only the side length.
Variables Explained
side = length of any side.
Solved Example
Side = 8 cm. Area?
(√3/4) × 64 = 16√3 cm².