Slope Conversion

Enter any value to convert to all formats:

RUN (horizontal distance) RISE SLOPE LENGTH angle
Formulas:
Percent = (Rise / Run) × 100
Degrees = arctan(Rise / Run)
Ratio = 1 : (Run / Rise)

Calculate Rise or Run

Drainage Grade Calculator

Calculate elevation drop for drainage away from buildings:

Common Slopes Reference

ApplicationPercentRatioDegrees
ADA Ramp (max)8.33%1:124.76°
Parking Lot1-2%1:50-1000.6-1.1°
Sidewalk1-2%1:50-1000.6-1.1°
Roof (low slope)2%1:48 (1/4":12")1.2°
Roof (4:12)33%1:318.4°
Driveway (max)15%1:6.78.5°
Landscape Grading2-5%1:20-501.1-2.9°
OSHA Type B Soil100%1:145°