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Kalkulator for cosinussetningen

Finn en trekantside ved hjelp av cosinussetningen.

Introduksjon

Law of Cosines Calculator — Solve a triangle side using the law of cosines. Enter Side a, Side b, Included angle C (degrees) to get an instant, accurate result.

Formel

Law of cosines: c² = a² + b² − 2ab×cos(C), solved for side c given two sides a, b and their included angle C (in degrees).

Steg for steg

  1. Enter the Side a.
  2. Enter the Side b.
  3. Enter the Included angle C (degrees).
  4. Click Calculate to see your result instantly.

Eksempel fra virkeligheten

Example: With Side a = 3, Side b = 4, Included angle C (degrees) = 90, the Law of Cosines Calculator gives Side C: 5.

Ofte Stilte Spørsmål

When should I use law of cosines instead of law of sines?
Law of cosines is ideal when you know two sides and the angle between them (SAS), which law of sines can't directly solve.
Does this reduce to the Pythagorean theorem?
Yes — when C = 90°, cos(C) = 0 and the formula becomes c² = a² + b².
What inputs does the Law of Cosines Calculator need?
You'll need to provide: Side a, Side b, Included angle C (degrees). All fields use sensible defaults, so you can see a working example immediately and then adjust the values to match your own numbers.
How accurate is the Law of Cosines Calculator?
The Law of Cosines Calculator applies the formula exactly as calculated — Law of cosines: c² = a² + b² − 2ab×cos(C), solved for side c given two sides a, b and their included angle C (in degrees). — so results are precise for the inputs you provide. Accuracy depends on entering correct, realistic input values.
Is the Law of Cosines Calculator free to use?
Yes, the Law of Cosines Calculator is completely free, requires no signup, and runs instantly in your browser.

Om Kalkulator for cosinussetningen

The Law of Cosines Calculator uses a real, verifiable formula — Law of cosines: c² = a² + b² − 2ab×cos(C), solved for side c given two sides a, b and their included angle C (in degrees). — so results are accurate every time, not an approximation.