How this calculation works
Check the ideal straight-line clearance of a thin item along a box’s space diagonal.
d=hypot(L,W,H), clearance=d−object lengthA worked example
Dimensions 6, 8, 24 give a 26-unit diagonal and one unit of clearance for an item of length 25.
Good to know
This model treats the item as a segment with negligible thickness.
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Read the result
Check the ideal straight-line clearance of a thin item along a box’s space diagonal.
The primary result is labeled “Maximum straight length”. Keep the input definitions in view when comparing this result with another method.
Try a related calculation
This model treats the item as a segment with negligible thickness.
For a related exercise, try the circle calculator.
A few questions, answered
How can I check the default inputs by hand?
Dimensions 6, 8, 24 give a 26-unit diagonal and one unit of clearance for an item of length 25.
Which rule does this calculator apply?
d=hypot(L,W,H), clearance=d−object length