To determine your current elevation, you can use various online tools that use your devices GPS coordinates to determine your altitude measurement above mean sea level (MSL) or your distance above sea level. Here are some websites that can help you find your current elevation:
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WhatIsMyElevation.com: This website provides your elevation based on your devices altitude reading, which updates automatically as you move. If youre using a computer, your elevation is loaded from the websites API based on your location.
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RandyMajors.org: This website provides an interactive elevation map that includes elevation profiles, contours, and the ability to search elevation by address. It uses your devices GPS coordinates to determine your current elevation and displays it in feet in the US or meters in the rest of the world.
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WhatIsMyElevation.net: This website provides an elevation map that allows you to explore different locations and their corresponding elevation levels. It also explains that elevation is the measurement of how high a point is above sea level, while altitude is a measurement of an objects height, often indicating your distance above the ground.
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WhatMyLocation.com: This website provides your current elevation based on your devices altitude reading, as well as the elevation of your device from the earths surface level. It shows your current elevation details with your location on Google maps.
To use these websites, you will need to allow location permission for the web application to access your devices GPS coordinates. Once you do, the website will automatically determine your current elevation and display it on the screen.