Triangle Area Formula:
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Definition: This calculator computes the area of a triangle when you know two sides and the included angle (SAS).
Purpose: It helps students, engineers, and designers calculate triangle areas without right angles, which is common in various applications.
The calculator uses the formula:
Where:
Explanation: The formula calculates the area by multiplying half the product of two sides by the sine of their included angle.
Details: Accurate triangle area calculations are essential in construction, land surveying, engineering design, and various scientific applications.
Tips: Enter the lengths of two sides and the included angle in degrees. All values must be positive, and the angle must be between 0 and 180 degrees.
Q1: Why use this formula instead of base × height?
A: When you don't have the height measurement but know two sides and their included angle, this formula is more convenient.
Q2: What if my angle is exactly 90 degrees?
A: The formula still works and simplifies to the standard right triangle area formula (½ × base × height) since sin(90°) = 1.
Q3: Does the angle need to be between specific sides?
A: Yes, the angle must be the included angle between the two sides you're using in the calculation.
Q4: What units should I use?
A: The calculator uses meters for length, but any consistent unit will work (cm, inches, etc.) as long as all length inputs use the same unit.
Q5: How accurate is the result?
A: The calculator provides results to 3 decimal places, but actual accuracy depends on your input measurements.