Pythagorean hypotenuse
Calculate pythagorean hypotenuse and see the working behind your result.
Inputs
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Formula & explanation
c = √(a²+b²)
Variables & units
- First perpendicular leg
- Numeric value · minimum 0, maximum 1000000
- Second perpendicular leg
- Numeric value · minimum 0, maximum 1000000
Worked example
Perpendicular legs 3 and 4 give hypotenuse 5.
Assumptions
This tool assumes a right angle between the two given sides.
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