Sight Height Calculator

Calculate Sight Height



Formula

To calculate the sight height:

\[ SH = LOS - OC \]

Where:

What is Sight Height?

Sight height is the vertical distance between the center of the bore of a firearm and the optical axis of the sighting device, such as a scope. This measurement is crucial for accurate shooting as it affects the bullet’s point of impact, especially at different ranges. Properly calculating and adjusting the sight height can improve the accuracy of long-range shots.

Example Calculation 1

Let's assume the following values:

Using the formula:

\[ SH = 20 - 2 = 18 \text{ inches} \]

The Sight Height is 18 inches.

Example Calculation 2

Let's assume the following values:

Using the formula:

\[ SH = 15 - 1.5 = 13.5 \text{ inches} \]

The Sight Height is 13.5 inches.