Hypotenuse Calculator

Calculate the hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle using the Pythagorean theorem.

Dimensions

Side a (Leg)

Side b (Leg)

Triangle Properties

Hypotenuse (c)5.0000

Area6.0000

Perimeter12.0000

Angle A36.87°

Angle B53.13°

About this calculator

The Hypotenuse

In a right-angled triangle, the hypotenuse is the longest side, located opposite the right angle. It connects the two legs of the triangle.

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Fun Facts

"The word 'hypotenuse' comes from the Greek 'hypoteinousa', meaning 'stretching under'."
"Pythagoreans believed that the discovery of irrational numbers (like the hypotenuse of a 1x1 triangle, √2) was a cosmic error to be kept secret."

Formula: c = \sqrt{a^2 + b^2}