How to Draw a Protractor

Angle your creativity in the right direction with this geometric tutorial on how to draw a protractor! This essential school tool will make a precise addition to your collection of school items drawings. Let’s shape our artistic skills together!

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Materials Needed:

  • Paper
  • Pencil
  • Eraser
  • Coloring Supplies

Perfect For:

  • Kids
  • Newbies

How to Draw a Protractor

  • Begin by drawing a semi-circle with a slightly flattened top edge for the body of the protractor.
  • Draw a smaller, inset semi-circle along the inner edge of the first one.
  • Add a small, horizontal line at the center of the flat edge to represent the base of the protractor.
  • Sketch evenly spaced, short vertical lines along the inner semi-circle to represent the angle measurements.
  • Add tiny numbers above some of the lines to indicate the degrees.
  • Draw a small circle or hole near the center of the protractor for the pivot point.
  • If desired, add a brand logo or a design on the protractor’s body.

Easy Protractor Drawing for Kids – Step by Step Tutorial

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Great job! You’ve mastered how to draw a protractor, and now your collection of school tool drawings has the perfect angle. Keep practicing and continue to create precise, geometric art!

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About the Protractor

A protractor is funny shaped ruler that helps you draw super straight lines and measure angles, perfect for geometry class!

You can use it to measure how much a turn is, or make sure your drawings are perfectly symmetrical.