A pentagon is any five-sided polygon or 5-gon, with the sum of the internal angles totalling 540°. A regular pentagon has interior angles of 108°. In this tutorial, we will learn how you can draw a regular pentagon.
In this tutorial, we will provide step-by-step instructions on how to draw a pentagon, designed for kids and beginners.
Art Materials & Equipment
- Pencil
- Paper
- Marker
- Pencil Color
- Eraser (Erase If Made Mistake)
- Sharpener (To Sharp Pencil)
- Compass (Alternative)
Steps To Draw A Pentagon
Here is a brief preview of today’s tutorial shown in the image below. Follow the steps provided to easily draw a pentagon.
Step 1: Draw Circle Roughly
We begin by drawing a perfect circle roughly as shown in the image above. You can use a compass or any circular object to draw the circle. Use a pencil to draw these rough lines.
Step 2: Draw First Side
Next, draw one straight line inside the circle at the bottom to create the first side of the pentagon as shown in the drawing above. Use a pen or marker to draw this part accurately.
Step 3: Draw Second Side
Now, once again use the protractor to construct a 108° angle arc and extend the straight line as depicted in the image above. Ensure accuracy in drawing this part.
Step 4: Draw Third Side
Now, once again use the protractor to construct a 108° angle arc and extend the straight line to draw the third side of the pentagon as depicted in the image above. Ensure accuracy in drawing this part.
Step 5: Draw Fourth Side
Similarly, repeat the previous step to draw the fourth side as shown in the image above. Ensure accuracy in drawing this part.
Step 6: Draw Fifth Side
Once more repeat the same step 3 for the last time to draw the fifth side of the pentagon. Remember, a pentagon has five sides, so ensure that you draw exactly five sides and not more than that.
Step 7: Erase Rough Lines
Lastly, erase the outer lines (circle), and you have completed drawing the pentagon using a protractor and ruler.
Coloring a Pentagon
After the drawing of a pentagon is completed we move forward with coloring the pentagon. As pentagon is already a shape we just need an outline. Thus, skip the coloring part.
Our Masterpiece is Ready
Finally, we’ve drawn a pentagon. I hope you find our tutorial easy. In mathematics, we need to draw a pentagon and our tutorial will be very useful for it.
This is how you can easily draw a pentagon with our step-by-step tutorial for kids. Share your thoughts in the comments below if you found our tutorial helpful, and feel free to suggest a topic for our next tutorial.
