Drainage & Levels

Fall to Gradient Calculator

Convert a known fall over a length into gradient percentage and ratio.

Fall to Gradient Calculator

Enter your values below and press calculate.

Enter your values above to see the result.

Formula used

Gradient % = fall ÷ length × 100. Fall is converted from mm to m. Ratio = 1 in (length ÷ fall).

Example

300mm fall over 30m is 1%, equivalent to 1 in 100.

Important note

Check whether your drawings/specification state gradient as %, ratio or level difference.

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