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Right Triangle Solver.

Solve a right triangle from two independent supplied lengths or a supplied angle and length.

MEASUREMENT

Your inputs

runrisediagonal

Schematic only. Use your measured dimensions and the stated angle convention.

Use measurements from your plan and properties from your chosen product. Any prefilled values are illustrative.

YOUR ESTIMATE
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Formula and assumptions
BEHIND THE NUMBERS

How this calculation works.

The solver uses the Pythagorean theorem and elementary trigonometry. The diagonal must exceed the supplied leg. It calculates geometry and does not choose a roof slope, stair layout or structural member.

d² = rise² + run²; tan θ = rise/runCalculated with normalised units

A worked example

Illustrative inputs only. Product properties and design dimensions are not recommendations for your project.

Known measurements
Rise and run
Vertical rise
3 m
Horizontal run
4 m

Diagonal / hypotenuse: 5 m

Before you purchase

Use dimensions from your plan and properties from your chosen product. Any design spacing, section or fixing pattern must already be specified.

Method: dimensional arithmetic and user-supplied specifications. Software checks: 2026-10-05. Calculation and review policy.

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