Enter the product of accumulation and the total ablation into the Calculator. The calculator will evaluate the Glacier Mass Balance. 

Glacier Mass Balance Formula

MB = c + a

Variables:

  • MB is the Glacier Mass Balance ()
  • c is the product of accumulation
  • a is the total ablation

To calculate Glacier Mass Balance, sum the product of accumulation and the total ablation.

How to Calculate Glacier Mass Balance?

The following steps outline how to calculate the Glacier Mass Balance.

  1. First, determine the product of accumulation. 
  2. Next, determine the total ablation. 
  3. Next, gather the formula from above = MB = c + a.
  4. Finally, calculate the Glacier Mass Balance.
  5. After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.

Example Problem : 

Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.

product of accumulation = 3000

total ablation = 2000