Ladder Angle Calculator

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Calculates the angle a ladder forms with the ground, given the ladder's length and the distance from the base of the structure.

How To Use

How to use this calculator

Start with your values, or try a preset.

Step 1

Enter Ladder Length and Distance from Wall in the units shown.

Step 2

Read Angle (Radians), Ladder Height on Wall, and Angle (Degrees) 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

See the inputs and their calculated results.

Ladder Length: 5 ft; Distance from Wall: 2 ft

Angle (Radians): 1.159279481; Ladder Height on Wall: 4.582575695 ft; Angle (Degrees): 66.42182152 degrees

Ladder Length: 10 ft; Distance from Wall: 4 ft

Angle (Radians): 1.159279481; Ladder Height on Wall: 9.16515139 ft; Angle (Degrees): 66.42182152 degrees

Ladder Length: 20 ft; Distance from Wall: 6 ft

Angle (Radians): 1.266103673; Ladder Height on Wall: 19.07878403 ft; Angle (Degrees): 72.54239688 degrees

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