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Right Triangle Calculator

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Calculates the missing sides and angles of a right-angled triangle using the Pythagorean theorem and trigonometric functions.

How To Use

How to use this calculator

Start with your values, or try a preset.

Step 1

Enter Side A (opposite) and Side B (adjacent) in the units shown.

Step 2

Read Angle B (opposite to side B), Angle A (opposite to side A), and Side C (hypotenuse) in the results panel. Results update as you change the inputs.

Step 3

Choose a preset to load an example, then adjust the values for your situation.

Worked Examples

Example calculations

See the inputs and their calculated results.

3-4-5 Triangle

Side A (opposite): 3 units; Side B (adjacent): 4 units

Angle B (opposite to side B): 53.13 degrees; Angle A (opposite to side A): 36.87 degrees; Side C (hypotenuse): 5 units

5-12-13 Triangle

Side A (opposite): 5 units; Side B (adjacent): 12 units

Angle B (opposite to side B): 67.38 degrees; Angle A (opposite to side A): 22.62 degrees; Side C (hypotenuse): 13 units

Equilateral Triangle

Side A (opposite): 1 units; Side B (adjacent): 1 units

Angle B (opposite to side B): 45 degrees; Angle A (opposite to side A): 45 degrees; Side C (hypotenuse): 1.414213562 units

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