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Slope Percentage Calculator

Convert between slope percentage, degrees, ratio and rise over run for land, roads and ramps.

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Results update as you type.

Result

Slope percentage

15 %

Angle
8.531 °
Ratio
1 in 6.67
Rise per 10 m run
1.5 m
Accessibility
Steeper than accessible ramp limits

About the Slope Percentage Calculator

Convert between slope percentage, degrees, ratio and rise over run for land, roads and ramps.

Also known as: grade to degrees, slope angle calculator, gradient calculator, percent grade, slope-percentage.

How to use this calculator

  1. Enter i know the and the other fields.
  2. The result updates instantly as you type — press Calculate (or Enter) at any time.
  3. Review the breakdown shown under the main result.
  4. Use Copy result or Share to save the answer or send a link with your inputs.

Formula

slope % = rise ÷ run × 100 · angle = arctan(rise/run)

Worked example

Using the values pre-filled in the calculator above:

  • I know the: Rise and run
  • Rise = 1.5 m
  • Run = 10 m

the calculator returns:

  • Slope percentage: 15 %
  • Angle: 8.531 °
  • Ratio: 1 in 6.67
  • Rise per 10 m run: 1.5 m