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Magnetic Bearing is the horizontal angle which a line makes with the magnetic meridian is called magnetic bearing. It varies with time. Check FAQs
MB=TB-MD
MB - Magnetic Bearing?TB - True Bearing?MD - Magnetic Declination?

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Magnetic Bearing given True Bearing with East Declination Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
MB=TB-MD
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
MB=60°-5°
Next Step Convert Units
MB=1.0472rad-0.0873rad
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
MB=1.0472-0.0873
Next Step Evaluate
MB=0.9599310885967rad
LAST Step Convert to Output's Unit
MB=55°

Magnetic Bearing given True Bearing with East Declination Formula Elements

Variables
Magnetic Bearing
Magnetic Bearing is the horizontal angle which a line makes with the magnetic meridian is called magnetic bearing. It varies with time.
Symbol: MB
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
True Bearing
True Bearing is the horizontal angle measured clockwise between the true meridian and the line is called true bearing of the line.
Symbol: TB
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Magnetic Declination
Magnetic Declination is the horizontal angle between true north and magnetic north at the time of observation.
Symbol: MD
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other Formulas to find Magnetic Bearing

​Go Magnetic Bearing given True Bearing with West Declination
MB=TB+MD

Other formulas in Compass Surveying category

​Go Fore Bearing in Whole Circle Bearing System
FB=(BB-(180π180))
​Go Included Angle from Two Lines
θ=α-β
​Go Included Angle when Bearings are Measured in Opposite Side of Common Meridian
θ,=β+α
​Go Included Angle when Bearings are Measured in Same Side of Different Meridian
θ=(180π180)-(α+β)

How to Evaluate Magnetic Bearing given True Bearing with East Declination?

Magnetic Bearing given True Bearing with East Declination evaluator uses Magnetic Bearing = True Bearing-Magnetic Declination to evaluate the Magnetic Bearing, The Magnetic Bearing given True Bearing with East Declination formula is defined as the horizontal angle which a line makes with the magnetic meridian when the declination is towards the east of common meridian considered. Magnetic Bearing is denoted by MB symbol.

How to evaluate Magnetic Bearing given True Bearing with East Declination using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Magnetic Bearing given True Bearing with East Declination, enter True Bearing (TB) & Magnetic Declination (MD) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Magnetic Bearing given True Bearing with East Declination

What is the formula to find Magnetic Bearing given True Bearing with East Declination?
The formula of Magnetic Bearing given True Bearing with East Declination is expressed as Magnetic Bearing = True Bearing-Magnetic Declination. Here is an example- 3151.268 = 1.0471975511964-0.0872664625997001.
How to calculate Magnetic Bearing given True Bearing with East Declination?
With True Bearing (TB) & Magnetic Declination (MD) we can find Magnetic Bearing given True Bearing with East Declination using the formula - Magnetic Bearing = True Bearing-Magnetic Declination.
What are the other ways to Calculate Magnetic Bearing?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Magnetic Bearing-
  • Magnetic Bearing=True Bearing+Magnetic DeclinationOpenImg
Can the Magnetic Bearing given True Bearing with East Declination be negative?
No, the Magnetic Bearing given True Bearing with East Declination, measured in Angle cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Magnetic Bearing given True Bearing with East Declination?
Magnetic Bearing given True Bearing with East Declination is usually measured using the Degree[°] for Angle. Radian[°], Minute[°], Second[°] are the few other units in which Magnetic Bearing given True Bearing with East Declination can be measured.
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