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Included Angle is the interior angle between two lines considered. Check FAQs
θ=α-β
θ - Included Angle?α - Fore Bearing of Previous Line?β - Back Bearing of Previous Line?

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Included Angle from Two Lines Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Included Angle from Two Lines?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
θ=α-β
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
θ=90°-30°
Next Step Convert Units
θ=1.5708rad-0.5236rad
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
θ=1.5708-0.5236
Next Step Evaluate
θ=1.0471975511964rad
LAST Step Convert to Output's Unit
θ=60°

Included Angle from Two Lines Formula Elements

Variables
Included Angle
Included Angle is the interior angle between two lines considered.
Symbol: θ
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Fore Bearing of Previous Line
Fore Bearing of Previous Line is the forward bearing measured for the line along the survey direction.
Symbol: α
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Back Bearing of Previous Line
Back Bearing of Previous Line is the back bearing measured during compass survey for the line behind the compass.
Symbol: β
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Included Angle

​Go Included Angle when Bearings are Measured in Same Side of Different Meridian
θ=(180π180)-(α+β)

Other formulas in Compass Surveying category

​Go Fore Bearing in Whole Circle Bearing System
FB=(BB-(180π180))
​Go Included Angle when Bearings are Measured in Opposite Side of Common Meridian
θ,=β+α
​Go True Bearing if Declination is in East
TB=MB+MD
​Go True Bearing if Declination is in West
TB=MB-MD

How to Evaluate Included Angle from Two Lines?

Included Angle from Two Lines evaluator uses Included Angle = Fore Bearing of Previous Line-Back Bearing of Previous Line to evaluate the Included Angle, The Included Angle from Two Lines formula is defined as the interior angle made by two lines in the compass surveying. Included Angle is denoted by θ symbol.

How to evaluate Included Angle from Two Lines using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Included Angle from Two Lines, enter Fore Bearing of Previous Line (α) & Back Bearing of Previous Line (β) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Included Angle from Two Lines

What is the formula to find Included Angle from Two Lines?
The formula of Included Angle from Two Lines is expressed as Included Angle = Fore Bearing of Previous Line-Back Bearing of Previous Line. Here is an example- 3437.747 = 1.5707963267946-0.5235987755982.
How to calculate Included Angle from Two Lines?
With Fore Bearing of Previous Line (α) & Back Bearing of Previous Line (β) we can find Included Angle from Two Lines using the formula - Included Angle = Fore Bearing of Previous Line-Back Bearing of Previous Line.
What are the other ways to Calculate Included Angle?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Included Angle-
  • Included Angle=(180*pi/180)-(Fore Bearing of Previous Line+Back Bearing of Previous Line)OpenImg
Can the Included Angle from Two Lines be negative?
No, the Included Angle from Two Lines, measured in Angle cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Included Angle from Two Lines?
Included Angle from Two Lines is usually measured using the Degree[°] for Angle. Radian[°], Minute[°], Second[°] are the few other units in which Included Angle from Two Lines can be measured.
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