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Diagonal of Rectangle Calculator

Verified formula Updated Jun 2026 Private — runs on your device

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Diagonal

5.0000

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How to use the Diagonal of Rectangle Calculator

The Diagonal of Rectangle Calculator works out your diagonal in an instant. Enter length and width and the result updates as you type — it is free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser so your figures stay private.

  1. Enter the length.
  2. Enter the width.
  3. Read off your diagonal — the calculator updates automatically, with no button to press.

Formula

The Diagonal of Rectangle Calculator uses the formula:

Diagonal = √(Length ^ 2 + Width ^ 2)

Worked example

For example, with length of 3 and width of 4, the diagonal is 5.0000.

Inputs used
Length 3
Width 4
Results
Diagonal 5.0000

Results are estimates for educational use, not professional advice.

Frequently asked questions

Use the Pythagorean theorem: the diagonal is the square root of (length² + width²). A 3 by 4 rectangle has a diagonal of 5.

The diagonal splits the rectangle into two right triangles, with the length and width as the two legs.

Yes. Screen sizes are measured diagonally, so this finds the diagonal from the panel's width and height.

The same units as the sides you enter, such as centimetres, inches or metres.

The Diagonal of Rectangle Calculator uses the formula: Diagonal = √(Length ^ 2 + Width ^ 2). For example, with length of 3 and width of 4, the diagonal is 5.0000.

Enter the length. Enter the width. Read off your diagonal — the calculator updates automatically, with no button to press.

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