Angle of Depression Calculator - Free Online Tool

Calculate angle of depression instantly with our free online calculator. Enter horizontal and vertical distances to find downward angles for surveying, navigation, and trigonometry.

Angle of Depression Calculator

Calculate the angle of depression by entering the horizontal distance to the object and the vertical distance below the observer. The angle of depression is the angle between the horizontal line of sight and the line of sight to an object below the horizontal.

Input Values

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Result

Angle of Depression
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26.57°
The angle of depression is calculated using the arctangent function:
θ = arctan(vertical distance / horizontal distance)

Visualization

Angle of Depression VisualizationA diagram showing an observer at the top, an object below, and the angle of depression between them. The horizontal distance is 100 units and the vertical distance is 50 units, resulting in an angle of depression of 26.57 degrees.ObserverObject26.57°Horizontal: 100Vertical: 50
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