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If you want to draw an octagon shape using your compass, you've come to the right place. In this article, we'll explain how you can easily draw a series of lines and points that will ultimately form an octagon. If you're ready to get started, scroll down!
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QuestionDoes it have to be 6 inches?
AnonymousSuperWriterCommunity AnswerNo, but it has to be somewhere proportionate. For example, you can also make the diameter 3 inches, meaning that you will have to reduce the other measurements by 50%. -
QuestionI need to construct the one with sides 5cm. How many inches will I use for the parameter?
Duck Woman Thing YTCommunity Answer1 inch is about 2 and a half centimeters, so 5 centimeters would be about 4 and a half inches. -
QuestionHow to get eight equal sides?
Community AnswerUse a ruler! Rulers are helpful in many ways. You can also find shapes with 8 equal sides and copy it.
Tips
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Familiarize yourself with what an arc, a line segment, and a compass are and how to use them.Thanks
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Use light marks to making erasing easier later.Thanks
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Similar shapes can be found elsewhere on wikiHow.Thanks
Warnings
- Please be careful of using the compass needle; it is sharp.Thanks
Things You'll Need
- A mechanical compass with pencil
- A pencil eraser
- A ruler
- A spare pencil (recommended)
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