Hypotenuse Calculator : Calculate hypotenuse is the longest side of a right-angled triangle, opposite the right angle using the Pythagorean theorem.
a² + b² = c²
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The hypotenuse (side C) is:
Pythagorean Theorem Formula
For a right triangle with legs a and b, and hypotenuse c.
c = √(a² + b²)
How to Calculate?
1. Measure the lengths of the two shorter sides (a and b)
2. Square both lengths (a² and b²)
3. Add them together (a² + b²)
4. Take the square root of the sum (√(a² + b²))
Example Calculation
If a = 3 and b = 4:
c = √(3² + 4²) = √(9 + 16) = √25 = 5
Features
1. Calculates the hypotenuse using the Pythagorean theorem.
2. Shows the complete calculation process.
3. Accepts any numerical input (e.g., 3.5, 1/2).
4. Finds a missing leg if the hypotenuse and one side are known.
5. Provides instant results with precision.