A Triangle ABC with B 90°

Right Triangle Formulas:

\[ c = \sqrt{a^2 + b^2} \] \[ \text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times a \times b \]

Hypotenuse (c): meters

Area: m²

Definition: This calculator computes the hypotenuse and area of a right-angled triangle with the right angle at vertex B.

Purpose: It helps students, engineers, and construction professionals quickly solve right triangle problems.

The calculator uses the Pythagorean theorem and area formula:

\[ c = \sqrt{a^2 + b^2} \] \[ \text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times a \times b \]

Where:

Details: Right triangle calculations are fundamental in geometry, construction, navigation, and various engineering applications.

Tips: Enter the lengths of sides a and b in meters. Both values must be positive numbers.

Q1: What if I know the hypotenuse and one side?
A: Rearrange the formula: \( a = \sqrt{c^2 - b^2} \) if you need to find the other side.

Q2: Does the calculator work for non-right triangles?
A: No, this calculator is specifically for right-angled triangles with angle B = 90°.

Q3: How precise are the results?
A: Results are calculated to 3 decimal places for most practical applications.

Q4: Can I use different units?
A: The calculator works with any consistent units, but displays results in meters.

Q5: What about trigonometric functions?
A: For angle calculations, you would need additional trigonometric functions.