SVGGeometryElement.getTotalLength()

The SVGGeometryElement.getTotalLength() method returns the user agent's computed value for the total length of the path in user units.

Note: This method was originally part of the SVGPathElement interface. SVG 2 introduced the SVGGeometryElement interface and moved the property to it.

Syntax

float someElement.getTotalLength();

Return value

A float indicating the total length of the path in user units.

Specifications

Specification Status Comment
Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) 2
The definition of 'SVGGeometryElement.getTotalLength()' in that specification.
Candidate Recommendation Initial definition

Browser compatibility

DesktopMobile
ChromeEdgeFirefoxInternet ExplorerOperaSafariAndroid webviewChrome for AndroidFirefox for AndroidOpera for AndroidSafari on iOSSamsung Internet
getTotalLengthChrome Full support YesEdge Full support ≤79Firefox Full support 53
Notes
Full support 53
Notes
Notes Before version 53, this method was defined on the SVGPathElement interface, which inherits from this interface.
IE ? Opera Full support YesSafari Full support YesWebView Android Full support YesChrome Android Full support YesFirefox Android Full support 53
Notes
Full support 53
Notes
Notes Before version 53, this method was defined on the SVGPathElement interface, which inherits from this interface.
Opera Android Full support YesSafari iOS Full support YesSamsung Internet Android Full support Yes

Legend

Full support
Full support
Compatibility unknown
Compatibility unknown
See implementation notes.
See implementation notes.