how do you find the area of a rhombus or a kite?

Question

I need to know how to find out the area of rhombuses and kites for my sixth grade homework plz help thx

Answer 1

The 'diagonals' of a rhombus are the perpendicular lines that run from one angle to the opposite angle, making a cross in the middle of the shape.  

 

Those diagonals are named P and Q (it doesn't matter which is which). So, the formula is Area=P times Q divided by 2. Let's say the diagnonals were 5" and 6" in length. You would calculate the area as 5x6=30, divided by 2=15 square inches.

 

I hope that helps!

 

DISCLAIMER: I am not a math teacher, and would welcome clarification/correction from one.