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Pythagorean Theorem Calculator

Solve for the hypotenuse or either leg of a right triangle. Enter any two values and get the third with full step-by-step work.

Hypotenuse c
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a b c
a² + b² = c²  →  c = √(a² + b²)  ·  a = √(c² − b²)  ·  b = √(c² − a²)
Area: A = ½·a·b    Perimeter: P = a + b + c

Solve any side

Leave one side blank and the calculator finds it instantly.

Step-by-step

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Pythagorean check

Verify whether any three sides form a right triangle.

Area & perimeter

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