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Slope Degrees Gradient Grade

Reference data and engineering information about slope degrees gradient grade for miscellaneous applications.

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Overview

Engineering reference data for Slope Degrees Gradient Grade in miscellaneous.

Key Formulas

Unit Conversion

y=xky = x \cdot k

Multiply by conversion factor.

Linear Interpolation

y=y1+(xx1)(y2y1)x2x1y = y_1 + \frac{(x - x_1)(y_2 - y_1)}{x_2 - x_1}

Estimate between two known points.

Percentage

p=partwhole×100%p = \frac{\text{part}}{\text{whole}} \times 100\%

Part as fraction of whole.

Variables

Symbol Description Unit
xx Input value
yy Output value
kk Conversion factor

Roof Pitch Formulas

Slope for roof pitch is commonly expressed in the form x:12 (like 4/12 or 9/12). The following formulas convert this pitch to grade and angle.

Roof pitch to grade: Sgrade(%)=100x12S_{grade}(\%) = \frac{100 \cdot x}{12}

Example - Roof Pitch 4/12 as Grade: Sgrade(%)=100412=33.3%S_{grade}(\%) = \frac{100 \cdot 4}{12} = 33.3\%

Roof pitch to angle: Sangle=tan1(x12)S_{angle} = \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{x}{12}\right)

Example - Roof Pitch 4/12 as Angle: Sangle=tan1(412)18.4°S_{angle} = \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{4}{12}\right) \approx 18.4°

Slope Conversion Table

This table provides a reference for converting between common slope representations.

Common Equivalents

  • 1% grade = 0.57 degrees
  • 1% grade = 1 cm rise per 100 cm horizontal
  • 1% grade = 1 inch rise per 100 inches horizontal
  • 1% grade = 0.125 inch rise per foot horizontal

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