Calculate the area and perimeter of a kite using its diagonals or side lengths.
Kite Diagonals
Geometry Result
100.00sq Units
Area (A)
Area: 100.00
Diagonal Ratio0.50
ClassificationQuadrilateral
What is a Kite Area?
In geometry, the area of a kite is calculated by taking exactly half of the product of the lengths of its two diagonals. A kite is a quadrilateral with two pairs of adjacent sides that are equal in length, and its diagonals intersect at a 90° angle.
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Pro Tips
Perpendicular: The diagonals of a kite are always perpendicular to each other.
Bisector: One diagonal always bisects the other diagonal.
Right Angles: Because the diagonals cross at 90°, you can think of the kite as four right-angled triangles.
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Fun Facts
"A square is a special type of kite where all interior angles are 90°."
"The shape is named after the flying toy, which traditionally uses this aerodynamic four-sided design."
"In nature, some leaves and wings evolve into kite shapes to optimize surface area for energy absorption."
