How to use this calculator

A regular polygon can be divided into congruent isosceles triangles around its center.

The method

Area = n s² / (4 tan(π/n))

Enter your values in the labeled fields and choose Calculate. The result panel shows the answer and supporting values when useful.

WORKED EXAMPLE INPUT

Number of sides: 6, Side length: 5

Select Calculate to evaluate these example values.

Scope and limitations

Uses standard trigonometric geometry; very large side counts approximate a circle.

Common questions

Can I use different units?

Use consistent units unless this page is a unit converter. The result follows the units implied by the inputs.

Are results exact?

Displayed values may be rounded. Keep extra precision for important follow-up calculations.

Methods & verification

Formulas use standard mathematical definitions and fixed unit factors where applicable. See our methodology for numerical conventions, rounding, privacy, and limitations.