Determine the Shaded Area Calculator

Select shapes, enter dimensions, and review shaded area. Switch units, precision, and export clean reports. Use clear formulas to support every shaded geometry decision.

Calculator

Use absolute shaded difference

Outer shape dimensions

Inner shape dimensions

Formula used

Shaded area = |Outer area - Inner area| × Multiplier

The absolute option can be turned off when signed differences are needed.

Shape Area formula
Rectanglewidth × height
Squareside²
Circleπ × radius²
Triangle1/2 × base × height
Trapezoid1/2 × (base A + base B) × height
Ellipseπ × semi-axis A × semi-axis B
Sectorangle/360 × π × radius²
Regular polygonn × side² ÷ (4 × tan(π/n))

How to use this calculator

  1. Select the outside shape that contains the shaded region.
  2. Select the inside shape that must be removed.
  3. Enter only the dimensions needed by those shapes.
  4. Choose the unit, precision, and multiplier.
  5. Press Calculate to view the result above the form.
  6. Use CSV or PDF to save the calculation.

Example data table

Outer shape Outer data Inner shape Inner data Shaded area
Rectangle 20 cm × 12 cm Circle r = 4 cm 189.73 sq cm
Circle r = 10 m Circle r = 6 m 201.06 sq m
Square 15 in side Triangle b = 8, h = 10 185.00 sq in
Sector r = 9 ft, angle = 80 Triangle b = 5, h = 6 41.55 sq ft

Shaded Area Calculator Guide

A shaded region is the part of a figure that remains after another area is added, removed, compared, or isolated. This calculator helps you solve those mixed geometry questions with fewer manual steps. It supports common shapes such as rectangles, squares, circles, triangles, trapezoids, ellipses, sectors, regular polygons, and direct area values.

Why shaded area matters

Shaded area problems appear in school work, construction sketches, pattern design, garden plans, metal plates, signs, and many layout tasks. They often combine two simple formulas into one useful answer. For example, a circular hole inside a square plate uses square area minus circle area. A ring uses the area of a large circle minus a smaller circle.

Advanced options

The form lets you choose an outer shape and an inner shape. You can also use a multiplier when the same shaded part repeats many times. The unit selector keeps the final area label clear. Precision control rounds the answer without changing the hidden calculation. This is useful when homework needs two decimals, but a workshop estimate needs a clean number.

Reliable calculation method

The calculator first finds the area of the outside figure. It then finds the area that should be removed. The shaded result is the difference between them. If you enter the shapes in reverse order, the absolute option keeps the result positive. Direct area mode is included for custom shapes, measured plans, or figures already solved elsewhere.

Best practice

Always use the same unit for every dimension. Do not mix inches with feet unless you convert first. Enter radius for circles, not diameter, unless you divide it by two. For a sector, enter the radius and central angle. For a regular polygon, enter the side length and number of sides. After calculating, review the breakdown table. The CSV and PDF buttons help save results for reports, lessons, or project notes.

Interpretation tips

A larger shaded result means more material, paint, fabric, soil, or surface coverage. A smaller result may show a cutout, border, margin, or open space. When the inner area is greater than the outer area, check your dimensions. That usually means the selected shapes or units need review again carefully before using the result.

FAQs

What is a shaded area?

It is the part of a figure that remains after another region is removed, added, compared, or highlighted.

Can I use different shapes together?

Yes. Select one outer shape and one inner shape. The calculator subtracts the inner area from the outer area.

What does the multiplier do?

It repeats the shaded result. Use it when the same cutout, tile, panel, or region appears multiple times.

Should I enter radius or diameter?

Enter radius for circles and sectors. If you have diameter, divide it by two before entering the value.

Why is my result negative?

A negative result means the inner area is larger than the outer area. Turn on the absolute option or review dimensions.

Can I calculate an annulus?

Yes. Select circle as both shapes. Enter the larger radius outside and the smaller radius inside.

What is direct area mode?

Direct mode lets you enter an already known area. It helps with custom shapes or measured plan areas.

Can I export the result?

Yes. Press the CSV or PDF button after entering values. The file includes the key calculation details.

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