Chord length

Calculate Chord length instantly with the exact formula and a worked example.

Chord length

Radius, m
Central angle, °
Chord length
5m
Calculate Chord length instantly with the exact formula and a worked example.

More about: Chord length

What it calculates

The “Chord length” calculator computes Chord length in m from 2 parameters: radius, m, central angle, °.

A core calculation for studying, engineering tasks, and checking solutions.

Example calculation

With parameters Radius, m = 5, Central angle, ° = 60 the result is 5 m.

How to use

  1. Enter radius, m and central angle, ° — each field above is adjustable with a slider.
  2. Chord length (m) is calculated automatically as you type.
  3. Check the worked example below to see the formula applied to real numbers.
  4. Copy the result or bookmark this calculator.

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FAQ

How is Chord length calculated?
The Chord length calculator computes Chord length (in m) from radius, m, central angle, °. Enter your values above and the exact formula is applied instantly; a worked example with real numbers is shown below.
Is the Chord length calculator free?
Yes. It is completely free, needs no signup, runs entirely in your browser, and sends no data to any server.

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