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Kite Area Calculator
Calculate the area of a kite with half the product of diagonals. Includes the formula, a worked example, and how it relates to rhombus area.
Calculate area of kite
Formula
Where d₁ and d₂ are the lengths of the diagonals.
Worked example
Calculate the area of a kite with diagonals 15 cm and 9 cm:
Result: 67.5 cm²
How to use
- Enter the length of the first diagonal
- Enter the length of the second diagonal
- Click "Calculate" to see the kite area
Related formulas
- Perimeter: Sum of all four sides
- Side lengths: Each side is half the diagonal of a right triangle
Common use cases
- Kite and drone design
- Architecture and decorative elements
- Land surveying
- Graphic design applications
FAQ
What if I only know the sides? You need at least one diagonal or an angle to calculate the area.
Is a rhombus a kite? Yes, a rhombus is a special kite where all sides are equal.
How is this different from a parallelogram? A kite has two pairs of adjacent equal sides; a parallelogram has two pairs of opposite equal sides.
Can diagonals be equal? Yes, when they're equal and perpendicular, the kite is a square.