Arc Length Calculator
To find the Arc length, enter the value, choose degrees or radians, enter the radius, and select the unit.
Arc Length
What is an Arc?
An arc is a part of the circumference of a circle. It is the curved path between two points on the edge of the circle.
- The measure of an Arc can be less than 180°, exactly 180°, or greater than 180°.
- Arc length depends on the radius of the circle and the central angle.
- It is measured in centimeters, meters, inches or other length units.
Arc Length Formula
The arc length (L) of a circle is calculated using its radius (r) and the central angle (θ).
If Angle in Radians:
L = θ (in radians) × r
- The calculator converts degrees to radians before applying this formula.
- Conversion: Radians = Degrees × (π / 180)
If Angle in Degrees:
L = (θ (in degrees) / 360) × 2 × π × r