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Elevation Grade Calculator
Slope grade from elevation change over horizontal distance.
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Slope grade from elevation change over horizontal distance.
Elevation Grade Estimator
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💡 Tip: Grade = rise / run x 100.
How It Works
Key concepts behind this calculator
1
Enter Values
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2
Calculate
Results update as you change the inputs.
3
Review
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4
Adjust
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Quick Reference Guide
Elevation Quick Guide
Typical values for reference.
| Rise m | Run m | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 900 | 5.00% | |
| 30 | 1000 | 3.00% | |
| -100 | 500 | -20.00% | |
| 300 | 300 | 100.00% | |
| Rule of Thumb | Check inputs | Use as a guide | Round sensibly |
Common Questions
Elevation Grade Calculator FAQ
Answers to common questions about this calculator.
Rise divided by run as a percentage.
No; 100 percent is 45 degrees.
Above about 10 percent is steep.
Yes, it is the hypotenuse.