Drainage Slope Calculator: 20 ft run at 1 in/ft

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Last updatedFebruary 22, 2026

PublishedFebruary 22, 2026

20 ft run at 1 in/ft converts to

20 in drop

Use this as a quick reference for Drainage Slope Calculator.

Value Details

Input: 20 ft run at 1 in/ft

Output: 20 in drop

Browse all reference values for Drainage Slope Calculator

dropFt: 1.667 | slopePercent: 8.333 | slopeInPerFt: 1

Drainage Slope Calculator

Compute vertical drop from run length and planned drainage slope.

Calculated Drop

Nearby Reference Values

Drainage Slope Calculator values near 20 ft run at 1 in/ft
Drain ScenarioDrop (in)Drop (ft)Slope (%)
15 ft run at 0.5 in/ft7.5 in drop0.6254.167
15 ft run at 1 in/ft15 in drop1.258.333
20 ft run at 0.125 in/ft2.5 in drop0.2081.042
20 ft run at 0.25 in/ft5 in drop0.4172.083
20 ft run at 0.5 in/ft10 in drop0.8334.167
20 ft run at 1 in/ft20 in drop1.6678.333
25 ft run at 0.125 in/ft3.125 in drop0.261.042
25 ft run at 0.25 in/ft6.25 in drop0.5212.083
25 ft run at 0.5 in/ft12.5 in drop1.0424.167
25 ft run at 1 in/ft25 in drop2.0838.333
30 ft run at 0.125 in/ft3.75 in drop0.3131.042

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Drainage Slope Calculator, formulas, and expected usage.

How is drainage drop calculated?

Drop equals horizontal run multiplied by slope in inches per foot.

What does a slope of 1/4 in per foot mean?

It means the pipe drops 0.25 inches vertically for every 12 inches of horizontal run.

Why convert slope to percent grade?

Percent grade is commonly used for site and civil coordination, while in/ft is common in plumbing layout.

Is steeper slope always better?

Not always. Excessive slope can separate liquids and solids in gravity drainage systems, so follow code and design guidance.

Methodology and Review

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