Binoculars Range Calculator

Free calculate the maximum viewing range and optical properties of binoculars based on magnification and objective lens specifications.

Input Parameters

Height of the object you want to view

Results

Enter parameters to calculate binocular range

Binoculars Specifications

Key Formulas

  • • Exit Pupil = Objective Diameter / Magnification
  • • Relative Brightness = (Exit Pupil)²
  • • Maximum Range ≈ Object Height × Magnification × 1000
  • • Twilight Factor = √(Magnification × Objective Diameter)

Common Binocular Specs

  • • 8×42: General purpose, good for birding
  • • 10×50: Astronomy and long-range viewing
  • • 7×35: Wide field, low magnification
  • • 12×50: High magnification, astronomy

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