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Trigonometry
Law of Cosines Calculator
Finds the third side of a triangle when two sides and the included angle are known, using c = √(a² + b² − 2ab·cos(C)). Essential for solving oblique (non-right) triangles in surveying, navigation, structural engineering, and computer graphics.
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Trigonometry
Law of Sines Calculator
Find a missing side, angle, or area of any triangle using the Law of Sines. Use it when you know one side, its opposite angle, and one additional angle.
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Key differences
| Law of Cosines Calculator | Law of Sines Calculator | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Trigonometry | Trigonometry |
| Inputs required | 3 | 5 |
| Result | Side C (units) | Result |
| What it does | Finds the third side of a triangle when two sides and the included angle are known, using c = √(a² + b² − 2ab·cos(C)). Essential for solving oblique (non-right) triangles in surveying, navigation, structural engineering, and computer graphics. | Find a missing side, angle, or area of any triangle using the Law of Sines. Use it when you know one side, its opposite angle, and one additional angle. |