Slope and Angle

From rise and run computes slope percent and angle in degrees.

Slope %

100,00 %

Angle

45,00°

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Formula

slope (%) = (rise / run) × 100; angle = arctan(rise / run)

Example: rise 1, run 1 → slope 100%, angle 45°

Methodology

Slope in % and angle α: tan(α) = slope/100. Angle to slope: slope = tan(α) × 100.

Example

10% slope corresponds to about 5.7°.

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