Right Triangle Calculator

Enter value and click on calculate. Result will be displayed.
Select calculator :
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Hypotenuse Side :
Adjacent Side: (Base):
Result:
Opposite Side :
Angle θ :
Angle b = (90 - θ) :

A Right Triangle Calculator is a tool used to solve for the sides, angles, area, or perimeter of a right triangle — a triangle that has one 90° angle. It uses key mathematical principles like the Pythagorean theorem and trigonometric functions (sine, cosine, tangent) to make calculations simple and quick.

Why use a Right Triangle Calculator?

  • Accuracy: Quickly and precisely find missing sides or angles without manual calculations.
  • Simplicity: Avoid doing complex trigonometry or square root calculations by hand.
  • Learning: Understand the relationships between sides and angles in right triangles.
  • Real-world applications: Useful in construction, architecture, navigation, physics, and engineering.

How does it work?

  1. Input: You enter known values — like two sides, or one side and one angle (other than the right angle).
  2. Calculation: The calculator uses formulas like:
    • Pythagorean theorem: a2 + b2 = c2 (where c is the hypotenuse)
    • Trigonometry:
  3. Results: It calculates missing sides, angles, area, perimeter, or other values depending on what’s asked.

When do you use it?

  • Construction and carpentry: Ensuring walls and angles are squared properly.
  • Navigation and mapping: Calculating distances and angles between points.
  • Physics and engineering: Solving problems involving forces, vectors, and inclines.
  • Math homework or education: Checking work on trigonometry or geometry problems.