Right Triangle Calculator

Calculate the hypotenuse of a right triangle from its two legs, or the area of a triangle from its base and height. Free and private, right in your browser.

Hypotenuse (a² + b² = c²)

Triangle area

Enter any two known sides (or a side and an angle) of a right triangle and get the hypotenuse, missing leg, and area worked out instantly, handy for framing a rafter, sizing a ramp, checking a diagonal brace, or just double-checking geometry homework.

How to use it

  1. Enter any two known values, two sides, or a side and an angle
  2. Hit calculate to solve the missing side instantly
  3. Read off the hypotenuse, missing leg, and area

Frequently asked questions

How do I find the hypotenuse without a calculator app?
Enter the two leg lengths (a and b) and the tool applies the Pythagorean theorem, c = √(a² + b²), instantly. If you already have the hypotenuse and one leg, enter those instead and it solves for the missing leg.
Can it find the area if I only know the hypotenuse?
Yes. Give it the hypotenuse plus one leg (or one angle), and it derives the missing side first, then computes area as ½ × base × height using the two legs.
What units does it use?
None. It works in whatever unit you input (inches, cm, meters) and returns results in that same unit, squared for area. Keep your inputs consistent and the math stays correct.