Law of Sines Calculator

Solve a triangle using a/sin A = b/sin B = c/sin C.

Inputs

Use cases ASA, AAS, or SSA

Solution

Enter values and click solve.

The Law of Sines

For any triangle, the ratio of a side to the sine of the opposite angle is constant: a/sin A = b/sin B = c/sin C. This works for ASA, AAS, and (with care) SSA cases. SSA may have zero, one, or two valid solutions — the "ambiguous case".

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Law of Sines?

For any triangle, the ratio of each side to the sine of its opposite angle is constant: a/sin A = b/sin B = c/sin C.

When can I use the Law of Sines?

When you know a side and its opposite angle, plus one more piece of information. This covers ASA, AAS, and SSA cases.

What is the SSA "ambiguous case"?

In SSA, the given data may produce zero, one, or two valid triangles. Always check whether your computed angle's supplement also yields a consistent triangle.

How does the Law of Sines compare to the Law of Cosines?

Use Law of Sines when you have a side-angle pair. Use Law of Cosines for SSS or SAS, where no side-angle pair is directly given.

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