Enter the rise and run into the calculator to determine the slope per foot. This calculator helps in finding the incline of a surface per unit length.
Slope Per Foot Formula
The following formula is used to calculate the slope per foot.
S = R/L
Variables:
- S is the slope per foot (inches per foot)
- R is the rise (inches)
- L is the run (feet)
To calculate the slope per foot, divide the rise by the run.
What is the Slope Per Foot?
Slope per foot is a measure of how much a surface inclines or declines for each foot of horizontal distance. It is commonly used in construction, landscaping, and civil engineering to describe the steepness of a slope. The slope is typically expressed as a ratio of vertical rise to horizontal run, and in this case, it is given in inches per foot.
How to Calculate Slope Per Foot?
The following steps outline how to calculate the Slope Per Foot.
- First, measure the rise (R) in inches – the vertical distance the slope covers.
- Next, measure the run (L) in feet – the horizontal distance over which the rise occurs.
- Use the formula from above = S = R / L.
- Finally, calculate the Slope Per Foot (S) 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 (R) = 6 inches
Run (L) = 12 feet
