Catenary Sag and Arc Length

How to use this tool

1. Enter the labeled inputs using consistent units.
2. Check the stated assumptions and calculate.
3. Review each output and compare another input scenario.

Try this example

{
  "a": 10,
  "x": 5
}

Accuracy and scope

Symmetric mathematical catenary; ignores extensibility and load variations. Finite floating-point arithmetic; results can lose precision near singular or extreme inputs.

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