Right Triangle Calculator
Enter the lengths of the two legs to calculate the hypotenuse, area, and perimeter of the right triangle.
Steps for Calculation
- Input Values:
- Enter the lengths of the two legs of the right triangle (e.g.,
3
and4
).
- Enter the lengths of the two legs of the right triangle (e.g.,
- Calculate:
- Click the Calculate button to compute the hypotenuse, area, and perimeter.
- View Result:
- The calculated hypotenuse, area, and perimeter will be displayed below the button.
Detailed Description
- Hypotenuse:
- The hypotenuse is the longest side of a right-angled triangle, opposite the right angle.
- It is calculated using the Pythagorean theorem:Hypotenuse=Leg A2+Leg B2Hypotenuse=Leg A2+Leg B2
- Example: For legs of lengths
3
and4
, the hypotenuse is 32+42=532+42=5.
- Area:
- The area of a right-angled triangle is calculated using the formula:Area=12×Leg A×Leg BArea=21×Leg A×Leg B
- Example: For legs of lengths
3
and4
, the area is 12×3×4=621×3×4=6.
- Perimeter:
- The perimeter of a right-angled triangle is the sum of the lengths of all three sides:Perimeter=Leg A+Leg B+HypotenusePerimeter=Leg A+Leg B+Hypotenuse
- Example: For legs of lengths
3
and4
and a hypotenuse of5
, the perimeter is 3+4+5=123+4+5=12.
Example Calculation
For legs of lengths 3
and 4
:
- Hypotenuse: 32+42=532+42=5
- Area: 12×3×4=621×3×4=6
- Perimeter: 3+4+5=123+4+5=12