Elevation Difference Calculator

Formula

To calculate the Elevation Difference ( $ED$ ):

$ED = H - L$

Where:

$ED$ is the Elevation Difference (meters)
$H$ is the Highest Elevation Point (meters)
$L$ is the Lowest Elevation Point (meters)

What is an Elevation Difference?

Elevation difference, also known as relief, refers to the variation in altitude between the highest and lowest points in a particular area. It is a measure used in geography to understand the topography or terrain of a region. This can be calculated by subtracting the lowest elevation from the highest elevation within a specified area. Elevation difference is important in various fields such as civil engineering, architecture, and environmental science for planning and designing purposes.

Example Calculation 1

Let's assume the following values:

Highest Elevation Point ( $H$ ) = 1500 meters
Lowest Elevation Point ( $L$ ) = 500 meters

Using the formula:

$ED = 1500 - 500 = 1000 \text{ meters}$

The Elevation Difference is 1000 meters.

Example Calculation 2

Let's assume the following values:

Highest Elevation Point ( $H$ ) = 2000 meters
Lowest Elevation Point ( $L$ ) = 800 meters

Using the formula:

$ED = 2000 - 800 = 1200 \text{ meters}$

The Elevation Difference is 1200 meters.