Slope Correction in Measurement of Distance with Tapes Formulas

The Slope Correction is the adjustments made to measured or calculated values to account for the inclination of the land or the slope of the ground surface. And is denoted by Cs. Slope Correction is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Slope Correction is always positive.

Formulas to find Slope Correction in Measurement of Distance with Tapes

fxSlope Correction for Slopes of 10 Percent or LessGo

fxSlope Correction for Slopes Greater than 10 PercentGo

Measurement of Distance with Tapes formulas that make use of Slope Correction

fxHorizontal offset given Slope Correction for Slopes of 10 Percent or LessGo

List of variables in Measurement of Distance with Tapes formulas

fx Difference in Elevation Go

fx Unsupported Length Go

fx Elevation Difference Go

FAQ

What is the Slope Correction?

The Slope Correction is the adjustments made to measured or calculated values to account for the inclination of the land or the slope of the ground surface. Slope Correction is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Slope Correction is always positive.

Can the Slope Correction be negative?

No, the Slope Correction, measured in Length cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Slope Correction?

Slope Correction is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Slope Correction can be measured.

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