Math

45 45 90 Triangle Calculator

Solve a 45-45-90 right triangle from a leg.

Parameters Live Compute
Calculated Output
Hypotenuse 7.071
Area 12.5
Formula: hypotenuse = leg × √2
Step-by-Step Breakdown
1. Values used:
2. Leg length = 5
3.
4. Hypotenuse = 7.071
5. Area = 12.5
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An isosceles right triangle with a fixed side ratio 1 : 1 : √2.

The math behind it

Both legs are equal; the hypotenuse is leg × √2.

Worked Example

Leg 5 → hypotenuse 7.07.

Frequently Asked Questions

Half a square?

Yes — it's a square cut along its diagonal.

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