Given a circle with centre O, radius r. To draw a regular pentagon inscribed inside the circle.

We find the length of one side of the regular pentagon first.

Steps:

1. Draw the diameter IH through O.

2. Construct the perpendicular bisector of OH. Let G be the mid-point of OH.

3. OA is the radius which is perpendicular to IH.

4. Use G as centre, GA as radius to draw an arc AJ, cutting IH at J.

   

  

5. Use A as centre, AJ as radius to draw an arc BJE cutting the given circumscribing circle at B and E

  

6. Use B as centre, AB as radius to draw an arc AC, cutting the circle IH at C. Use E as centre, AB as radius to draw an arc AD, cutting the circle IH at D.

7. Join ABCDE, the regular pentagon is formed.

 

This page was first created by Mr. Francis Hung on 9th October, 2004. Last updated: 20230630.