Angle Depth Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the angle is:

\[ \theta = \arctan\left(\frac{d}{h}\right) \]

Where:

\( \theta \) is the angle in degrees.
\( d \) is the depth in meters.
\( h \) is the horizontal distance in meters.

Example

Let's say we have a depth (\( d \)) of 5 meters and a horizontal distance (\( h \)) of 12 meters. Using the formula:

\[ \theta = \arctan\left(\frac{5}{12}\right) \]

We get:

\[ \theta = \arctan\left(0.4167\right) \approx 22.62^\circ \]

So, the angle (\( \theta \)) is approximately 22.62 degrees.

What is an Angle Depth?

An angle depth calculation is used to determine the angle, depth, or horizontal distance in various applications such as construction, navigation, and physics. By knowing two of these variables, the third can be calculated using trigonometric relationships. This is particularly useful in scenarios where direct measurement is difficult or impossible, allowing for accurate calculations based on available data.