PHP hypot() Function

Example

Calculate the hypotenuse of different right-angle triangles:

<?php

echo hypot(3,4) . "<br>";

echo hypot(4,6) . "<br>";

 echo hypot(1,3) . "<br>";
echo sqrt(3*3+4*4);

 ?>

Definition and Usage

The hypot() function calculates the hypotenuse of a right-angle triangle.

Tip: This function is equivalent to sqrt(xx + yy).

Syntax

hypot(x,y);

Parameter Values

Technical Details