Math

Area of a Right Triangle Calculator

Find the area of a right triangle from its two legs.

Calculated Output

Area 24

Hypotenuse 10

Formula: area = ½ × a × b

Step-by-Step Breakdown

1. Values used:

2. Leg a = 6

3. Leg b = 8

5. Area = 24

6. Hypotenuse = 10

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The math behind it

area = ½ × leg a × leg b, because the legs meet at 90°. The hypotenuse follows from the Pythagorean theorem.

Legs 6 and 8 → area = ½ × 6 × 8 = 24, hypotenuse 10.

Do I need the hypotenuse for the area?

No — only the two perpendicular legs are needed.