Area of a Rhombus Calculator

A = (d₁ × d₂) / 2 — half the product of the diagonals.

Inputs

Result

Area
24.0000 units²
  • Diagonal 18
  • Diagonal 26
  • Side lengthHalf each diagonal forms a right triangle with the side.5.0000

Step-by-step

  1. Area = (d₁ × d₂) / 2 = (8 × 6) / 2 = 24.0000.

How to use this calculator

  • Measure both diagonals.
  • Read the area.

About this calculator

A rhombus has four equal-length sides and diagonals that meet at right angles. The diagonal formula (d₁ × d₂ / 2) is convenient because diagonals are easy to measure with a tape across the corners. Equivalent: A = side² × sin(angle).

Frequently asked

Yes — that's a defining property. They also bisect each other (cross at their midpoints).

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