Pythagorean Calculator
Calculate the altitude between two right angles of a right triangle.
Input
The example value has been entered. Check it immediately or change the value.
Input is processed in the browser. Refreshing returns a sample value.
Result
Check or change the value using the example value result.
Fractional results are displayed up to 12 digits of precision. Please unify units in the input values.
Share result
Share the tool link and result text together. No URL is included in the result. Check the below content and then share it.
Calculation·conversion criteria
Calculate altitude between two right angles of a right triangle.
Input example
Hypotenuse 3 and 4: Altitude = 5
If 6 and 8 are perpendicular lines, the diagonal is √(36+64)=10. The same calculation is used to find the diagonals in a rectangle’s horizontal and vertical directions.
How to use
- Use the provided example value or change the right-angle side a and right-angle side b items.
- Click Verify result and check the following result.
- Result can be copied if needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can it be used on either side of a triangle?
No. This result is a hypotenuse only when the angle between the two input sides is 90 degrees. A regular triangle requires different conditions, and use a triangle area tool to calculate area with three sides.
Calculation criteria and reference materials
The calculation formula and scope of this tool are disclosed in the above description. Examples can be checked by substituting input values into the formula or following the specified string and calendar handling rules.
Verification of calculation criteria: · Calculation·verification principles · Report errors