Calculate sides and area of a right triangle with the Pythagorean theorem and a worked example.
Hypotenuse
5
Triangle area
6
How it works
For a right triangle, hypotenuse = sqrt(a²+b²).
Worked calculation
A right triangle with legs of 3 and 4 has hypotenuse 5. For the sample inputs, the calculator displays these results:
Hypotenuse
5
Triangle area
6
Assumptions and limitations
Works only for right triangles, with positive side lengths.
Results update as you change inputs. The values are calculated from the displayed inputs and assumptions, not obtained from an external measurement. Check units, rounding, and any special rules that apply to your situation.
