Slope from Rise and Run
Calculate slope using m = rise / run.
Table of Contents
-2 Rise; -2 Run =
1
Representative value from the Slope from Rise and Run reference table.
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Slope from Rise and Run
Calculate slope using m = rise / run.
Calculated Result
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Reference Table
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| Scenario | Slope (m) |
|---|---|
| -10 Rise; -8 Run | 1.25 |
| -10 Rise; -4 Run | 2.5 |
| -10 Rise; -2 Run | 5 |
| -10 Rise; 1 Run | -10 |
| -10 Rise; 3 Run | -3.333333 |
| -5 Rise; -8 Run | 0.625 |
| -5 Rise; -4 Run | 1.25 |
| -5 Rise; -2 Run | 2.5 |
| -5 Rise; 1 Run | -5 |
| -5 Rise; 3 Run | -1.666667 |
| -2 Rise; -8 Run | 0.25 |
| -2 Rise; -4 Run | 0.5 |
| -2 Rise; -2 Run | 1 |
| -2 Rise; 1 Run | -2 |
| -2 Rise; 3 Run | -0.666667 |
| 2 Rise; -8 Run | -0.25 |
| 2 Rise; -4 Run | -0.5 |
| 2 Rise; -2 Run | -1 |
| 2 Rise; 1 Run | 2 |
| 2 Rise; 3 Run | 0.666667 |
| 5 Rise; -8 Run | -0.625 |
| 5 Rise; -4 Run | -1.25 |
| 5 Rise; -2 Run | -2.5 |
| 5 Rise; 1 Run | 5 |
| 5 Rise; 3 Run | 1.666667 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Slope from Rise and Run, formulas, and typical use cases.
What does the Slope from Rise and Run calculator do?
It helps with calculating line slope, grade, and directional steepness from offsets.
What formula does the Slope from Rise and Run calculator use?
Slope = rise / run.
What inputs are valid?
Run must be non-zero. Rise can be any finite number.
When would I use this?
calculating line slope, grade, and directional steepness from offsets
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