Angle of Elevation Calculator
📐 Trigonometry & Pythagoras. Use the Angle of elevation formula to find angle of elevation, height, horizontal distance: pick the value you want, type the others, and the answer updates as you go.
The angle you look up from the horizontal to see the top of something.
Pick the ○ next to the value you want to find, fill in the others, and it solves as you type.
What each letter means
| Quantity | Unit |
|---|---|
| Angle of elevation | ° |
| Height | m |
| Horizontal distance | m |
Worked example
Find the angle of elevation when Height = 21 m, Horizontal distance = 30 m.
Using tanθ = height/distance: Angle of elevation = 34.992 °.
Frequently asked questions
What is the formula for Angle of elevation?
tanθ = height/distance. The angle you look up from the horizontal to see the top of something.
What do the letters stand for, and what units are used?
Angle of elevation in °, Height in m, Horizontal distance in m.
How do you calculate angle of elevation?
Put the values into tanθ = height/distance. For example, with Height = 21 m, Horizontal distance = 30 m, angle of elevation = 34.992 °.
Can I solve for a different value?
Yes. In the calculator above, pick the circle next to any value (angle of elevation, height, horizontal distance) and fill in the others: it rearranges the formula for you.
