This tool helps you quickly calculate the pitch of a ramp based on its length and height.
How to Use the Ramp Pitch Calculator
The ramp pitch calculator helps you determine the necessary parameters for constructing a ramp. Input the following values into the form and click Calculate:
- Run Length: The horizontal distance the ramp covers (in feet).
- Rise Height: The vertical distance the ramp covers (in inches).
- Step Pitch: The height of each step (in inches).
The results will display the ramp length in feet, the ramp angle in degrees, and the number of steps needed to cover the total rise height.
How It Calculates the Results
The calculator uses basic trigonometric principles and calculations:
- Ramp Length: Calculated using the Pythagorean theorem. The run length is converted to inches, and the ramp length is then calculated and converted back to feet.
- Ramp Angle: Calculated using the arctangent of the rise height over the run length (in inches) and converted to degrees.
- Steps Needed: Calculated by dividing the rise height by the step pitch and rounding up to the nearest whole number.
Limitations
This calculator assumes a straight, unbroken ramp and ideal conditions. Actual construction may require additional considerations such as material stretch, support requirements, and building codes.
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