Geodesy

Angle from percent grade

Angle from percent grade is a surveying parameter of position, direction, elevation, or measured distance.

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α = arctan(i% / 100)

What it means

Angle from percent grade is a surveying parameter of position, direction, elevation, or measured distance.

How it works and where it is used

Use this calculation for designing longitudinal profiles and grades for roads, pipelines, and sites.