Enter the height and base of the retaining wall into the calculator to determine the slope of the wall. The slope is expressed as a ratio of horizontal distance to vertical distance (horizontal/vertical).
Retaining Wall Slope Formula
The following formula is used to calculate the slope of a retaining wall.
Slope = Base / Height
Variables:
- Base is the horizontal length of the wall’s base (feet)
- Height is the vertical height of the wall (feet)
To calculate the slope of a retaining wall, divide the horizontal length of the wall’s base by the vertical height of the wall.
What is a Retaining Wall Slope?
A retaining wall slope is the angle at which a retaining wall is designed to hold back soil. It is an important factor in the stability of the wall, as it helps to determine the wall’s ability to resist the lateral pressure of the soil it is retaining. The slope is typically expressed as a ratio of horizontal distance to vertical distance, indicating how much horizontal space is needed for each unit of height to ensure stability.
How to Calculate Retaining Wall Slope?
The following steps outline how to calculate the Retaining Wall Slope.
- First, measure the vertical height of the wall (Height) in feet.
- Next, measure the horizontal length of the wall’s base (Base) in feet.
- Use the formula from above: Slope = Base / Height.
- Finally, calculate the Retaining Wall Slope and express it as a ratio (horizontal:vertical).
- 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.
Height of the wall (Height) = 10 feet
Base of the wall (Base) = 15 feet
