Geodesy
Profile gradient
Profile gradient is a surveying parameter of position, direction, elevation, or measured distance.
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i = (H₂ − H₁) / L
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What it means
Profile gradient 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.