Star Shape Calculator

Star Shape Calculator

Calculate the area and perimeter of a regular star polygon model.

Last updated: June 2026 | By Patchworkr Team

Regular Star
Result

Enter a whole number of points and positive real radii.

What is the Formula?

This tool models a regular star shape with alternating outer and inner radii.

Area = n * R * r * sin(pi / n)
Perimeter = 2n * sqrt(R^2 + r^2 - 2Rr cos(pi / n))

How to Use

1. Enter the number of points.

2. Enter the outer and inner radii.

3. Read the live area and perimeter results.

Worked Example

For a 5-point star with R = 5 and r = 2:

area = 5 * 5 * 2 * sin(pi/5) ≈ 29.39

FAQ

Must the point count be a whole number?

Yes, the tool expects a whole number of points.

Can inner radius equal outer radius?

No. That would collapse the star into a circle-like shape.

Are the formulas exact?

They model a regular star geometry with the given radii and point count.

Can the radii be decimals?

Yes, as long as they are positive finite numbers.

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