Pentagon Area Formula:
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The formula calculates the area of a regular pentagon given its perimeter. A regular pentagon has all sides equal and all interior angles equal (108° each).
The calculator uses the pentagon area formula:
Where:
Explanation: This formula derives from the relationship between the perimeter and area of a regular pentagon, using the mathematical constant related to the golden ratio.
Details: Calculating the area of a pentagon is important in geometry, architecture, engineering, and various design applications where pentagonal shapes are used.
Tips: Enter the perimeter of the pentagon in meters. The value must be positive and greater than zero.
Q1: Does this formula work for irregular pentagons?
A: No, this formula is specifically for regular pentagons where all sides and angles are equal.
Q2: What are the units of measurement?
A: The perimeter should be entered in meters, and the area result will be in square meters (m²).
Q3: Can I use this for pentagonal prisms?
A: This formula calculates the area of a two-dimensional pentagon, not the surface area of a three-dimensional pentagonal prism.
Q4: What is the significance of the constants in the formula?
A: The constants derive from the geometric properties of a regular pentagon and its relationship to the golden ratio.
Q5: How accurate is this calculation?
A: The calculation is mathematically exact for regular pentagons, with accuracy limited only by the precision of the input values and computational rounding.