Magnetic Declination in Surveying Formulas

Magnetic Declination is the horizontal angle between true north and magnetic north at the time of observation. And is denoted by MD. Magnetic Declination is usually measured using the Degree for Angle. Note that the value of Magnetic Declination is always negative.

Formulas to find Magnetic Declination in Surveying Formulas

fxMagnetic Declination to EastGo

fxMagnetic Declination to WestGo

Surveying Formulas formulas that make use of Magnetic Declination

fxTrue Bearing if Declination is in EastGo

fxTrue Bearing if Declination is in WestGo

fxMagnetic Bearing given True Bearing with East DeclinationGo

fxMagnetic Bearing given True Bearing with West DeclinationGo

List of variables in Surveying Formulas formulas

fx True Bearing Go

fx Magnetic Bearing Go

FAQ

What is the Magnetic Declination?

Magnetic Declination is the horizontal angle between true north and magnetic north at the time of observation. Magnetic Declination is usually measured using the Degree for Angle. Note that the value of Magnetic Declination is always negative.

Can the Magnetic Declination be negative?

Yes, the Magnetic Declination, measured in Angle can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Magnetic Declination?

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

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