THE NUMBERS, EXPLAINED
How to use this calculator.
This version takes the two perpendicular legs. It does not accept the hypotenuse as an input.
Start with your inputs
Enter leg a, leg b. Keep amounts in the units shown on each field. The example is a starting point, not a recommended value.
| Input | Example value |
|---|---|
| Leg A | 3 |
| Leg B | 4 |
A worked example
With the example inputs above, hypotenuse is 5. Change the inputs to explore your own scenario.
Putting the example numbers into the formula
Hypotenuse
hypot((3),(4)) = 5
Area
(3) × (4) ÷ 2 = 6
Angle opposite A (degrees)
atan2((3),(4)) × 180 ÷ π = 36.869898
| Result | Example answer |
|---|---|
| Hypotenuse | 5 |
| Area | 6 |
| Angle opposite A (degrees) | 36.869898 |
How this is calculated
Hypotenuse
hypot(a,b)
Area
a × b ÷ 2
Angle opposite A (degrees)
atan2(a,b) × 180 ÷ π
Symbols and units
- a
- Leg A
- b
- Leg B
Use the units shown. A list keeps the order in which you enter its values. The symbol ^ means “raised to the power of”.
Calculation steps and notation
hypot(x, y, …) is sqrt(x²+y²+…), the Euclidean length.
atan2(y, x) returns the quadrant-aware angle of a vector in radians. Multiply by 180/π for degrees.
π is the circle constant, approximately 3.141592653589793.
Assumptions and limits
This version takes the two perpendicular legs. It does not accept the hypotenuse as an input.
Calculations use the values you enter. Blank or invalid inputs show an error instead of silently substituting zero. Results are displayed to useful precision; calculations retain the underlying numeric precision.
Questions about this tool
What does the result tell me?
Hypotenuse; Area; Angle opposite A (degrees). The result applies to the method and inputs described above. Check the units and assumptions before using it in a decision.
Why might another calculator differ?
Differences in units, rounding, timing or model definitions can produce different answers. Compare the input definitions and the method, rather than only the final number. For this tool: This version takes the two perpendicular legs. It does not accept the hypotenuse as an input.
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Further reading
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