Gentle Slope
Horizontal Distance: 100 feet; Vertical Rise: 2 feet
Grade Percentage: 2 %
Elevation Grade Calculator
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Calculates the grade (slope) of an elevation change, expressed as a percentage. This is often used in construction, landscaping, and surveying to determine the steepness of a slope.
How To Use
How to use this calculator
Start with your values, or try a preset.
Step 1
Enter Horizontal Distance and Vertical Rise in the units shown.
Step 2
Read Grade Percentage in the results panel. Results update as you change the inputs.
Step 3
Choose a preset to load an example, then adjust the values for your situation.
Worked Examples
Example calculations
See the inputs and their calculated results.
Moderate Slope
Horizontal Distance: 100 feet; Vertical Rise: 5 feet
Grade Percentage: 5 %
Steep Slope
Horizontal Distance: 100 feet; Vertical Rise: 10 feet
Grade Percentage: 10 %
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