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Square Foot Calculator Pentagon

Calculate the square footage of a regular pentagon. Enter the side length to get the area in square feet.

Formula: Area = (¼)√(5(5+2√5)) × s²

Regular Pentagon Calculator

Enter the side length of a regular (equal-sided) pentagon.

Total Area
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Interactive Diagram s 1.72 × s² 108° each angle

All 5 sides are equal length.
Interior angles = 108° each.

How to Calculate Square Footage of a Pentagon

A regular pentagon has 5 equal sides and 5 equal angles. Pentagon-shaped areas appear in architectural designs, garden layouts, and specialty rooms.

Regular Pentagon Area Formula

Area (ft²) = (√(5(5 + 2√5)) / 4) × s² ≈ 1.72048 × s²

Where s is the length of one side. All sides must be equal for a regular pentagon.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Measure one side of the regular pentagon in feet.
  2. Square the side length (multiply it by itself).
  3. Multiply by 1.72048 to get the area in square feet.

Example Calculation

Pentagon Garden

A pentagon-shaped garden has sides of 8 feet each.

1.72048 × 8² = 1.72048 × 64 = 110.11 square feet (10.23 sq m)

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I calculate the area of a regular pentagon? +

For a regular pentagon (all sides equal), use the formula: Area ≈ 1.72048 × s², where s is the side length. Enter the side length in our calculator to get the result instantly.

What is a regular pentagon? +

A regular pentagon is a 5-sided polygon where all sides are equal length and all interior angles are equal (108° each).

What is the area of a pentagon with 10 ft sides? +

Area ≈ 1.72048 × 10² = 1.72048 × 100 = 172.05 square feet.

Where do pentagon shapes appear? +

Pentagon shapes are found in architectural designs, garden layouts, decorative paving, the Pentagon building in Washington D.C., and specialty room designs.