Geometry

Circular Arc Length

Length of an arc subtending angle θ (deg).

Formula

Formula
L = r · θ_rad

Variables

SymbolDefinitionType & rangeUnitsRole
r radius real number (ℝ) — input
θ angle in degrees computed result — result

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Worked examples

Example 1
Givenradius r = 5, angle θ (deg) = 90
Result7.853981634
Example 2
Givenradius r = 10, angle θ (deg) = 45
Result7.853981634