Sagitta Calculator

The sagitta (SAG) is the vertical distance from the midpoint of a chord to the highest point of an arc in a circle. It essentially represents the height of the arc itself, providing a way to measure how much the arc deviates from the straight line (chord) that connects two points on the circle. This concept is often used in geometry, engineering, and physics to understand the shape and properties of circular arcs.

The Sagitta Calculator is a tool that helps calculate both the sagitta and the arc length of a circle, based on the radius of the circle and the length of the chord. By allowing the user to input the radius and chord length, and choose between units of kilometers or miles, the calculator determines the sagitta (height of the arc) and the corresponding arc length, providing results in the selected unit. This tool is useful in various applications, including surveying, astronomy, and any situation where understanding the geometry of circles and arcs is important.