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Triangle Calculator

Three-side (SSS) solver uses Heron’s formula for area and the cosine rule for angles.

Inputs and units

  • Side a: Enter your value in the format and unit shown.
  • Side b: Enter your value in the format and unit shown.
  • Side c: Enter your value in the format and unit shown.
  • Dimension unit: Choose Metres, Centimetres, Millimetres, Feet, Inches.

Calculation method

Three-side (SSS) solver uses Heron’s formula for area and the cosine rule for angles.

Worked example

The example values are: Side a = 3; Side b = 4; Side c = 5; Dimension unit = m

  • Perimeter (m): 12
  • Area (m²): 6
  • Angle A (degrees): 36.8698976458
  • Angle B (degrees): 53.1301023542
  • Angle C (degrees): 90

Assumptions and limitations

Enter all three sides in the same unit.

Using your result

Select Calculate after changing inputs. Copy result copies the displayed output; Download result saves a text file. Reset returns the form to its example inputs. Calculations run in your browser.

Triangle Calculator FAQs

What method does this calculator use?

Three-side (SSS) solver uses Heron’s formula for area and the cosine rule for angles.

What should I check before using the result?

Enter all three sides in the same unit.