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45-45-90 Triangle Table: Hypotenuse by Leg length

Reference table of hypotenuse for 45-45-90 Triangle across a range of leg length values — exact, engine-computed figures you can read off at a glance.

By Vikram Iyer, M.Sc Mathematics · Updated Jun 2026 · 1 min read

This 45-45-90 triangle reference table shows the hypotenuse for a range of leg length values. Every figure is computed with the same engine that powers our 45-45-90 Triangle Calculator, so the numbers are exact.

Leg lengthHypotenuseArea
1.31.83850.8450
2.53.53553.1250
3.85.37407.2200
57.071112.5000
7.510.606628.1250
1014.142150.0000
1521.2132112.5000
2535.3553312.5000
3549.4975612.5000
5070.71071,250.0000

How to use this table

Find the row closest to your leg length and read across to the hypotenuse. For a value between two rows, the real figure sits between them — or enter your exact numbers in the 45-45-90 Triangle Calculator for a precise answer.

Need a value that is not in the table? — the 45-45-90 Triangle Calculator does it instantly, for free, with the formula and a worked example built in.

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Frequently asked questions

Each cell is computed with the standard formula using exact arithmetic — the same calculation behind our 45-45-90 Triangle Calculator — so every figure is accurate for the stated assumptions.

Yes. The table covers common leg length values; for any exact figure, enter your own numbers in the 45-45-90 Triangle Calculator.

Vikram Iyer · M.Sc Mathematics

Vikram Iyer is a mathematics educator with over fifteen years of teaching experience, specialising in making quantitative concepts clear and practical for everyday use.