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Right Triangle Calculator

Enter the two legs — hypotenuse, area and angles update instantly.

Formula

c = √(a²+b²)   |   Area = a·b/2   |   A = arctan(a/b), B = arctan(b/a)

Example

a = 3, b = 4 → c = 5, Area = 6, angle A = 36.87°.

FAQ

What is the Pythagorean theorem?

In a right triangle the square of the hypotenuse equals the sum of squares of the legs: a² + b² = c².

What is a 3-4-5 triangle?

The classic right triangle with integer sides. Any multiple (6-8-10, 30-40-50…) is also a right triangle — used for squaring layouts on site.