Tidal Range Calculator

Formula

To calculate the Tidal Range (TR):

\[ TR = HT - LT \]

Where:

\(TR\) is the tidal range (meters)
\(HT\) is the high tide level (meters)
\(LT\) is the low tide level (meters)

Tidal Range Definition

A tidal range is the difference in water level between high tide and low tide. It is the vertical distance measured in feet or meters. The tidal range varies in different parts of the world and is influenced by the position of the moon, sun, and the specific geographical features of a particular coastline. The largest tidal range occurs during the full moon and new moon when the gravitational forces of the sun and moon align, creating what is known as a spring tide.

Example Calculation 1

Let's assume the following values:

High Tide Level (\(HT\)) = 4.5 meters
Low Tide Level (\(LT\)) = 1.2 meters

Using the formula:

\[ TR = 4.5 - 1.2 = 3.3 \]

The tidal range is 3.3 meters.

Example Calculation 2

Let's assume the following values:

High Tide Level (\(HT\)) = 5.8 meters
Low Tide Level (\(LT\)) = 2.3 meters

Using the formula:

\[ TR = 5.8 - 2.3 = 3.5 \]

The tidal range is 3.5 meters.