Additive Constant or Stadia Constant Formula

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Stadia Constant is an integer ratio between the difference of the rod readings and the distance from the telescope to the rod. Check FAQs
C=(f+Dc)
C - Stadia Constant?f - Focal Length of Telescope?Dc - Distance from Center?

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10Edit=(2Edit+8Edit)
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Additive Constant or Stadia Constant Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Additive Constant or Stadia Constant?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
C=(f+Dc)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
C=(2m+8m)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
C=(2+8)
LAST Step Evaluate
C=10m

Additive Constant or Stadia Constant Formula Elements

Variables
Stadia Constant
Stadia Constant is an integer ratio between the difference of the rod readings and the distance from the telescope to the rod.
Symbol: C
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Focal Length of Telescope
Focal Length of Telescope is measured as the distance from the main optic to the point where the image is formed.
Symbol: f
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Distance from Center
Distance from Center of spindle to center of objective lens.
Symbol: Dc
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other formulas in Stadia Surveying category

​Go Horizontal Distance between Center of Transit and Rod
HHorizontal=(KRi(cos(a))2)+(fccos(a))
​Go Vertical Distance between Center of Transit and Rod Intersected by Middle Horizontal Crosshair
V=12((KRisin(2a))+(fcsin(a)))
​Go Stadia Distance from Instrument Spindle to Rod
Ds=R((fRi)+C)
​Go Intercept on Rod between Two Sighting Wires
R=Ds(fRi)+C

How to Evaluate Additive Constant or Stadia Constant?

Additive Constant or Stadia Constant evaluator uses Stadia Constant = (Focal Length of Telescope+Distance from Center) to evaluate the Stadia Constant, The Additive Constant or Stadia Constant formula is defined as a fixed, integer ratio between the difference of the rod readings and the distance from the telescope to the rod. Stadia Constant is denoted by C symbol.

How to evaluate Additive Constant or Stadia Constant using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Additive Constant or Stadia Constant, enter Focal Length of Telescope (f) & Distance from Center (Dc) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Additive Constant or Stadia Constant

What is the formula to find Additive Constant or Stadia Constant?
The formula of Additive Constant or Stadia Constant is expressed as Stadia Constant = (Focal Length of Telescope+Distance from Center). Here is an example- 10 = (2+8).
How to calculate Additive Constant or Stadia Constant?
With Focal Length of Telescope (f) & Distance from Center (Dc) we can find Additive Constant or Stadia Constant using the formula - Stadia Constant = (Focal Length of Telescope+Distance from Center).
Can the Additive Constant or Stadia Constant be negative?
No, the Additive Constant or Stadia Constant, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Additive Constant or Stadia Constant?
Additive Constant or Stadia Constant is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Additive Constant or Stadia Constant can be measured.
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