This pythagorean leg reference table shows the other leg for a range of hypotenuse values, assuming a known leg of 3. Every figure is computed with the same engine that powers our Pythagorean Leg Calculator, so the numbers are exact.
| Hypotenuse | Other leg |
|---|---|
| 3.8 | 2.3324 |
| 5 | 4.0000 |
| 7.5 | 6.8739 |
| 10 | 9.5394 |
| 15 | 14.6969 |
| 25 | 24.8193 |
| 35 | 34.8712 |
| 50 | 49.9099 |
How to use this table
Find the row closest to your hypotenuse and read across to the other leg. For a value between two rows, the real figure sits between them — or enter your exact numbers in the Pythagorean Leg Calculator for a precise answer.
Need a value that is not in the table? — the Pythagorean Leg Calculator does it instantly, for free, with the formula and a worked example built in.
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