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Choose whether to enter two (x, y) coordinate pairs or the raw rise and run values.
Horizontal coordinate of the first point.
Vertical coordinate of the first point.
Horizontal coordinate of the second point.
Vertical coordinate of the second point.
Gradient (slope)Very steep slope
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Rise divided by run (the slope, m)

Angle63.43°
Percent grade200%
1 in X ratio1 in 0.50
Rise10
Run5
Straight-line distance11.1803
63.43 °
Flat<5Gentle5-15Moderate15-30Steep30-45Very steep45+

Gradient is 2.0000 (positive (uphill left to right)).

  • The slope rises 10.0000 units for every 5.0000 units of horizontal travel.
  • The inclination angle is 63.43 degrees and the grade is 200.00%.
  • An extremely steep gradient - most vehicles cannot climb slopes above 0.58 (30 degree tangent). Staircases are typically around 0.7 to 1.0.

Next stepThe straight-line distance between the two points is 11.1803 units. For road design, most design codes limit gradients to 8 to 12% (0.08 to 0.12) for vehicle safety.

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