 Finding the area
of an irregular shape can be a bit daunting.
Although not 100% accurate this method will
give you a very close approximation. Simply divide the area up into square and
rectangular shapes and then add the measurements of these areas together.
The areas left around the edges can then be
approximated and added to the known areas.
To find the exact area of
an irregular shape, first measure the outside with a flexible tape, the
garden hose or a piece
of string, and call this the circumference. Then calculate as though you
were dealing with a circle.
To find the area of a circle we need the radius
to complete the formula:
Area = 3.14 multiplied by R2 (R= radius)
To find the radius of a
circle when the circumference is given:
The formula is: Radius = circumference divided by 2 multiplied by 3.14
(r=c/2*3.14)
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