geometry calculator

Rectangle Diagonal Calculator

Work out the diagonal of a rectangle when you need a corner-to-corner distance for screens, layouts, framing checks, or geometry.

Important Use Notice

Informational calculator only. Verify important outputs independently before legal, tax, medical, engineering, safety-critical, contractual, employment, or compliance use.

Estimate

Enter job values, review the estimate, then use the decision hints before ordering or quoting.

Estimate Results

Enter values to see the result.

Check

Adding sides directly instead of using the square root formula
Mixing units before calculating

Example

A 3 by 4 rectangle has diagonal 5

Formula

diagonal = sqrt(length^2 + width^2)

The diagonal forms the hypotenuse of a right triangle built from the two side lengths.

This is the same principle used in 3-4-5 layout checks.

Next Step

FAQ

Why does this use the Pythagorean theorem?

Because a rectangle diagonal creates a right triangle with the rectangle sides.

Can I use this for screen sizes?

Yes, if you know the visible width and height of the display area.