Meaning of the word msl in English

What does msl mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

msl

US /ˌɛm.ɛsˈɛl/
UK /ˌɛm.ɛsˈɛl/

Abbreviation

Mean Sea Level: the average height of the sea's surface, used as a standard for measuring land elevation

Example:
The mountain peak is 2,000 meters above MSL.
All elevations on this map are given relative to MSL.