Height from distance calculator

Calculate the height of an object based on its distance and angle of elevation

Input Parameters

Calculation Results

Calculation Formula

Height = Distance × tan(Angle)

Where:
Height = Height of the object (meters)
Distance = Horizontal distance from the object (meters)
Angle = Angle of elevation (degrees)

Result

Height:

meters

Height from distance calculator Calculator Usage Guide

Learn how to use the Height from distance calculator calculator and its working principles

How to use the calculator

  1. Enter the horizontal distance from the object in meters.
  2. Enter the angle of elevation (the angle between the horizontal and your line of sight to the top of the object).
  3. Click the "Calculate" button to compute the height.
  4. The result will be displayed in meters.

Principle behind the calculation

This calculator uses trigonometry to calculate the height of an object. When you know the distance from the base of an object and the angle of elevation to its top, you can use the tangent function to find its height.

Real-world applications

This calculator can be used in various scenarios:

  • Estimating the height of trees, buildings, or other tall structures
  • Calculating the height of hills or mountains
  • Architectural and engineering measurements
  • Navigation and surveying

Example

If you are standing 50 meters away from a flagpole and measure the angle of elevation to the top of the flagpole as 30 degrees, the height of the flagpole would be:

Height = 50 × tan(30°) ≈ 28.87 meters