Traverse Calculation

Compute latitude, departure, closure error, precision ratio, and enclosed area for a 4-leg closed survey traverse.

Bearing Leg 1

Distance Leg 1

Bearing Leg 2

Distance Leg 2

Bearing Leg 3

Distance Leg 3

Bearing Leg 4

Distance Leg 4

Tab to move between fields

Linear Closure Error

0 ft

Precision Ratio

Perfect closure

Latitude Misclose-0 ft

Departure Misclose-0 ft

Closure Bearing243.43°

Total Traverse Length1,800 ft

Enclosed Area200,000 sq ft

Enclosed Area4.59 acres

How to Use This Calculator

Enter the number of traverse legs and the bearing and distance for each leg.
Input the starting coordinates (Northing and Easting) and close back to the origin.
Review the Raw Angular Closure Error and Adjusted Bearings after Bowditch correction.
Check the Linear Closure Error and the Traverse Precision ratio.
Use the Adjusted Coordinates output to compute final parcel areas and legal descriptions.

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