Right Triangle Calculator

Solve a right triangle from any two sides or a side and angle (SOHCAHTOA).

Inputs

Provide any two known values; leave the rest blank

Solution

Enter values and click solve.

SOHCAHTOA

Sine = Opposite/Hypotenuse, Cosine = Adjacent/Hypotenuse, Tangent = Opposite/Adjacent.

Combined with the Pythagorean theorem (a² + b² = c²), these three ratios let you solve any right triangle from two known parts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What inputs do I need?

You need any 2 of the following: sides a, b, c (where c is the hypotenuse) or non-right angles A and B. The calculator finds everything else.

What is SOHCAHTOA?

A mnemonic: Sine = Opposite/Hypotenuse, Cosine = Adjacent/Hypotenuse, Tangent = Opposite/Adjacent. It encodes the three primary trig ratios.

What if I know one leg and the hypotenuse?

Use the Pythagorean theorem: missing leg = √(c² − leg²). The angles come from inverse sine or cosine of the ratio.

Can a right triangle be isosceles?

Yes — a 45-45-90 triangle has two equal legs and a hypotenuse √2 times the leg length.

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