How to Find the Diagonal of a Rectangle?
To calculate the diagonal ($d$), you can use the Pythagorean theorem if you know the length ($l$) and width ($w$):
$$d = \sqrt{l ^ (2 + w) ^ 2}$$
Possibilities of Diagonal of Rectangle Measurements
Depending on what information you have ("Given"), the formulas change:
- •Given Side & Area ($A$): First find the other side ($w = A/l$), then calculate $d$.
- •Given Side & Perimeter ($P$): First find the other side ($w = P/2 - l$), then calculate $d$.
- •Given Side & Angle ($\alpha$): Use trigonometry ($w = l \times \tan(\alpha/2)$) to find the missing side.
Practical Example
If a rectangle has a length of 4 cm and a width of 3 cm:
$$d = \sqrt{4 ^ (2 + 3) ^ 2} = \sqrt{16 + 9} = \sqrt{25} = 5 \text{cm}$$
How to Use a Diagonal Calculator?
- 1.Choose the parameters you know from the dropdown menu.
- 2.Enter your values into the fields.
- 3.The calculator automatically updates the diagonal, perimeter, circumcircle radius, and area.
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