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Using 45 45 90 triangle calculator
A 45–45–90 triangle has two equal legs and a hypotenuse equal to either leg × √2.
The input is a leg, not the hypotenuse. All returned lengths share your input unit; the area uses squared units.
A worked example
With either equal leg = 3, the hypotenuse is 4.242640687119286.
Before you use the result
The input is a leg, not the hypotenuse. All returned lengths share your input unit; the area uses squared units.
Example results for either equal leg
These examples use the formula above. They are reference calculations, not recommended settings.
| Either equal leg | Hypotenuse |
|---|---|
| 1.5 | 2.12132034356 |
| 3 | 4.24264068712 |
| 6 | 8.48528137424 |
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