Enter the height and base length of an object into the calculator to determine its tipping angle. The tipping angle is the angle at which the object will begin to tip over.
Tipping Angle Formula
The following formula is used to calculate the tipping angle.
TA = atan(H / BL) * (180 / π)
Variables:
- TA is the tipping angle (degrees)
- H is the height of the object (meters)
- BL is the base length of the object (meters)
To calculate the tipping angle, take the arctangent of the height divided by the base length and then convert the result from radians to degrees.
What is a Tipping Angle?
The tipping angle is the critical angle at which an object, such as a tower or a piece of furniture, will begin to tip over. This angle is dependent on the height of the object and the length of its base. Understanding the tipping angle is crucial for ensuring the stability and safety of structures and objects.
How to Calculate Tipping Angle?
The following steps outline how to calculate the Tipping Angle.
- First, measure the height of the object (H) in meters.
- Next, measure the base length of the object (BL) in meters.
- Use the formula TA = atan(H / BL) * (180 / π) to calculate the tipping angle (TA) in degrees.
- 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.
Height of the object (H) = 5 meters
Base length of the object (BL) = 2 meters
