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Geometry & Measurement Calculators

Pythagorean Theorem Calculator

Solve any missing side of a right triangle with a² + b² = c².

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What is Pythagorean?

The Pythagorean theorem states that in a right triangle the square of the hypotenuse equals the sum of the squares of the other two sides: a² + b² = c².

How it works

We solve algebraically for whichever side you left blank, reject negative or impossible inputs, and confirm the result satisfies the theorem.

  1. Enter your input. Type or paste your input into the field above — the tool responds instantly.
  2. Review the result. Output updates live as you type. Everything runs entirely in your browser.
  3. Copy or download. Use the Copy button to grab the result, or Download to save it as a file.

Examples

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Type or paste any realistic input — the tool computes the result locally and instantly.

Common mistakes

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