Plane Table Price in Bangladesh | Buy Genuine Survey Plane Tables Online

Anyone comparing Plane Table Price in Bangladesh listings usually finds one of two things: a bare accessories bundle with no table, or a full instrument with no explanation of what’s actually included. ASTZ carries both — a standalone accessories set from ৳6,500 and a complete 750mm × 600mm surveying instrument at ৳15,000 — with the difference between them laid out clearly below.

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Here’s what’s currently in stock at ASTZ:

• Plane Table Surveying Accessories (Alidade, Plumbing Fork & Bob, Trough Compass, Spirit Level) — ৳6,500. The accessory set alone, for anyone who already owns a table/drawing board and tripod and just needs the sighting and leveling tools.
• Plane Table Surveying Instrument – Size 750mm × 600mm — ৳15,000. The complete setup: drawing board, tripod stand, and the full accessory set (alidade, plumbing fork & bob, trough compass, spirit level) included together.

What Is a Plane Table and How Is It Used?

A plane table is a flat, levelable drawing surface mounted on an adjustable tripod stand, used to sketch and map field features directly at the survey site rather than back in an office. Unlike instrument-based surveying with a total station or auto level, which records numeric coordinates for later plotting, a plane table lets the surveyor sight a feature, draw its direction directly onto paper mounted on the table, and build the map in real time on location. It’s a low-tech method, but it’s fast for simple mapping and doesn’t depend on batteries or electronics in the field.

Key Parts of a Plane Table

The Table Top — Surface Size & Material

The table top is the flat drawing surface itself. ASTZ’s full instrument comes in a 750mm × 600mm size, large enough to hold a standard drawing sheet while sketching field features to scale.

The Tripod Stand — Adjustable Legs for Leveling on Rough Terrain

The tripod stand holds the table at a working height and, critically, lets each leg be adjusted independently so the table surface can be leveled even when the ground underneath isn’t flat — essential for accurate sighting.

Accessories — Alidade, Trough Compass, Spirit Level, Plumbing Fork & Bob

The alidade is the sighting ruler used to draw direction lines toward field features. The trough compass sets orientation on the sheet. The spirit level confirms the table surface is actually level before work starts. The plumbing fork and bob center the table precisely over the survey point on the ground. All four come bundled in both the standalone accessory set and the full instrument.

Key Features to Check Before Buying

Before comparing Plane Table Price in Bangladesh listings on price alone, check the table size/dimensions, the material (wood is standard for this instrument type), the leg adjustment range on the tripod, overall stand stability, and — most importantly — whether the listing includes the accessories or just the bare table, since that difference alone can double the price.

How Plane Table Surveying Works in the Field

In practice, the table is set up directly over the survey point and leveled using the tripod’s adjustable legs and the spirit level to confirm it’s flat. A drawing sheet is pinned to the surface, and the plumbing fork and bob center the sheet precisely over the ground point below. From there, the surveyor sights each field feature through the alidade and draws a line in that direction on the sheet, repeating from multiple known points until the intersecting lines pin down each feature’s location — building the map directly on paper as the work happens, rather than processing coordinates later.

Plane Table vs Instrument-Based Surveying — When to Use Each

A plane table is the faster choice for quick field sketching, simple boundary mapping, or educational and training use, since the map is visible and correctable on the spot with no data processing step afterward. A total station or auto level, by contrast, is the right choice when precision matters more than speed — recording exact numeric coordinates for engineering-grade work like construction layout or detailed topographic surveys. Many surveying teams in Bangladesh keep both: a plane table for fast reconnaissance work, and instrument-based equipment for anything requiring documented precision.

What Affects Plane Table Price in Bangladesh

The single biggest factor is whether accessories are included — ASTZ’s accessory-only set runs ৳6,500, while the complete instrument with drawing board and tripod runs ৳15,000. Table size and material also affect price to a lesser degree, and stand build quality matters for anyone using the table regularly in the field rather than occasionally.

Applications / Where Is a Plane Table Used?

Plane tables are used in land surveying, cadastral and boundary mapping, quick topographic sketching, and educational or training settings where students need a hands-on, visual introduction to survey mapping before moving to instrument-based methods.

Why Buy Plane Table from ASTZ

ASTZ sells genuine plane table sets with real, usable accessories — not a listing that shows a full kit in the photo but ships only the bare table. Both the accessory set and the complete instrument are available with clear pricing, and delivery is available across Bangladesh, with warranty support behind every order.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is a plane table used for?

It’s used for on-site field mapping and sketching — sighting features and drawing them directly to scale on paper mounted on the table, rather than recording numeric coordinates for later plotting.

How is a plane table different from a total station or auto level?

A plane table produces a hand-drawn map in real time at the survey site, while a total station or auto level records precise numeric coordinates for later processing — better suited to engineering-grade accuracy.

What size plane table do I need?

ASTZ’s full instrument comes in a 750mm × 600mm size, which fits a standard drawing sheet and suits most field mapping work.

What accessories come with a plane table?

A complete plane table setup includes an alidade, plumbing fork & bob, trough compass, and spirit level — all four are included in both ASTZ’s accessory-only set and the full instrument.

What is the price of a plane table in Bangladesh?

At ASTZ, the accessory set alone is ৳6,500, and the complete instrument with drawing board and tripod is ৳15,000.

Can a plane table be used on uneven ground?

Yes — the tripod’s independently adjustable legs let the table surface be leveled even when the ground underneath isn’t flat.

Does the plane table come with a warranty in Bangladesh?

Yes, genuine plane table sets purchased from ASTZ include warranty coverage (confirm the exact warranty period before publishing).

Plane Table Products

Product Name	Price
Plane Table surveying accessories (Alidade, plumbing fork & Bob, Trough Compass, Spirit Level)	6,500 BDT
Plane Table Surveying Instrument – Size 750mm × 600mm	15,000 BDT