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30–60–90 Triangle from a Known Measurement

Calculate 30–60–90 triangle from a known measurement with retained unit controls, positive geometric roots and explicit inverse-branch assumptions.

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How to use this calculator

  1. Enter the known values in the units shown. Results update as you type.
  2. Where results are editable, change one to solve backwards. Lock a value to hold it fixed.
  3. Use the worked example to check the method. Reset restores the starting fields.

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Formula and method

Worked inputs a = 2 give b = 3.4641016, c = 4, Area = 3.4641016, Perimeter = 9.4641016. Values use the initial displayed units.

b = a√3; c = 2a; A = a²√3/2; P = a(3+√3)

Worked example

Enter these known values and leave the other values blank.

Short leg (a)
2 cm
Long leg (b)
3.464 cm
Hypotenuse (c)
4 cm
Area
3.464 cm²
Perimeter
9.46 cm

Assumptions and limitations

  • The short leg a faces 30°, the long leg b faces 60°, and the hypotenuse c faces 90°. One positive measurement fixes the size.
  • Lengths and areas are converted before calculation. Clear an unknown measurement instead of supplying conflicting dimensions.
  • Arithmetic uses 64 significant digits and full-precision π. Display rounding and measurement uncertainty are separate from the underlying arithmetic.

Common questions

Which measurements and inverse branch does this model use?

The short leg a faces 30°, the long leg b faces 60°, and the hypotenuse c faces 90°. One positive measurement fixes the size.

What is the side ratio in a 30–60–90 triangle?

Short leg, long leg and hypotenuse have ratio 1 : √3 : 2. Scale all three by the same positive short-leg length.

References

The international acre is exactly 43560 square international feet; Bookify replaces the rounded captured area factor.

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