Right Triangle from Side and Angle Calculator

units
Enter hypotenuse in units.
°
Enter acute angle a in °.
Math

Right Triangle from Side and Angle: calculate results from explicit inputs, with a formula and worked example.

Formula

opposite = c sin A; adjacent = c cos A

Example Calculation

Example inputs
  • Hypotenuse: 10 units
  • Acute angle A: 30 °

Hypotenuse 10 at 30° gives opposite leg 5 and adjacent leg approximately 8.6603.

Method references

Frequently asked questions

How do I use this calculator?

Enter hypotenuse, acute angle a. The result updates automatically. Use Reset to restore the example values.

What method does it use?

opposite = c sin A; adjacent = c cos A. Euclidean geometry. Use one consistent length unit; areas and volumes use its square and cube. Degenerate shapes are rejected. Very thin shapes may lose floating-point precision.

Why might a rounded result differ?

The calculation keeps full numeric precision internally, then rounds the displayed result. Rounding intermediate steps by hand can produce a slightly different answer.

Are my inputs saved online?

No. This calculator processes your inputs in your browser. A recently used list stores only calculator names on this device, not your entered values.

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