Gradient of a slope

Enter the rise and the horizontal distance to see the gradient three ways.

Works in metric or imperial units.

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How do you find gradient from a topographic map?

Find the height difference from the contours, measure the horizontal distance with the scale, then divide.

What formula does it use?

Gradient = vertical interval ÷ horizontal equivalent.

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