Survey Calculations

Interactive templates for common survey calculations

Area Calculation

Area = ½ Σ(XiYi+1 - Xi+1Yi)

Results

-
Perimeter: -

Traverse Adjustment

Angular Error = Σ measured angles - [(n-2) × 180°]

Closure Results

Angular Error: -
Linear Error: -
Precision: -

Curve Calculator

R = 50 * C / Δ where:
R = Radius
C = Chord Length
Δ = Delta Angle

Curve Elements

Radius (R)
-
Delta (Δ)
-
Length (L)
-
Tangent (T)
-
Chord (C)
-
External (E)
-

Quick Reference

Area Conversion Factors

  • 1 acre = 43,560 sq ft
  • 1 hectare = 2.471 acres
  • 1 sq mile = 640 acres

Angular Conversions

  • 1° = 60 minutes
  • 1' = 60 seconds
  • 1 radian = 57.2958°

Common Formulas

Radius = 50 * Chord / sin(Δ/2)
Tangent = Radius * tan(Δ/2)
Arc Length = Radius * Δ(in radians)

Tips

  • • Always check your units before calculation
  • • Consider precision requirements
  • • Verify closure for critical boundaries
  • • Double-check angle directions