Magnetic Bearing in Surveying Formulas

Magnetic Bearing is the horizontal angle which a line makes with the magnetic meridian is called magnetic bearing. It varies with time. And is denoted by MB. Magnetic Bearing is usually measured using the Degree for Angle. Note that the value of Magnetic Bearing is always positive.

Formulas to find Magnetic Bearing in Surveying Formulas

fxMagnetic Bearing given True Bearing with East DeclinationGo

fxMagnetic Bearing given True Bearing with West DeclinationGo

Surveying Formulas formulas that make use of Magnetic Bearing

fxTrue Bearing if Declination is in EastGo

fxTrue Bearing if Declination is in WestGo

fxMagnetic Declination to EastGo

fxMagnetic Declination to WestGo

List of variables in Surveying Formulas formulas

fx True Bearing Go

fx Magnetic Declination Go

FAQ

What is the Magnetic Bearing?

Magnetic Bearing is the horizontal angle which a line makes with the magnetic meridian is called magnetic bearing. It varies with time. Magnetic Bearing is usually measured using the Degree for Angle. Note that the value of Magnetic Bearing is always positive.

Can the Magnetic Bearing be negative?

No, the Magnetic Bearing, measured in Angle cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Magnetic Bearing?

Magnetic Bearing is usually measured using the Degree[°] for Angle. Radian[°], Minute[°], Second[°] are the few other units in which Magnetic Bearing can be measured.

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