Enter the rise in inches and the run in feet into the calculator to determine the slope in inches per foot. This calculator helps in finding the slope of a drain pipe, roof, or any other surface.
Inch Per Foot Slope Formula
The following formula is used to calculate the slope in inches per foot.
Slope = Rise / Run
Variables:
- Slope is the slope of the surface (inches per foot)
- Rise is the vertical change (inches)
- Run is the horizontal distance (feet)
To calculate the slope, divide the rise by the run and convert the run into inches to match the units of the rise.
What is Inch Per Foot Slope?
An inch per foot slope is a unit of slope commonly used in construction and civil engineering to describe the steepness of a slope. It is the ratio of the vertical rise to the horizontal run, expressed in inches of rise per foot of run. This measurement is particularly useful for grading, drainage, and other applications where a specific slope is required.
How to Calculate Inch Per Foot Slope?
The following steps outline how to calculate the Inch Per Foot Slope.
- First, measure the rise (vertical change) in inches.
- Next, measure the run (horizontal distance) in feet.
- Use the formula Slope = Rise / Run to calculate the slope.
- Finally, enter the rise and run into the calculator to get the slope in inches per foot.
- After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.
Example Problem :
Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.
Rise (vertical change) = 6 inches
Run (horizontal distance) = 12 feet
