Inch Per Foot Slope Calculator

Formula

To calculate the Inch Per Foot Slope:

\[ \text{Slope} = \frac{\text{Rise}}{\text{Run}} \]

Where:

\(\text{Slope}\) is the slope of the surface (inches per foot)
\(\text{Rise}\) is the vertical change (inches)
\(\text{Run}\) is the horizontal distance (feet)

What is Inch Per Foot Slope?

An inch per foot slope is a unit of slope commonly used in construction and civil engineering to describe the steepness of a slope. It is the ratio of the vertical rise to the horizontal run, expressed in inches of rise per foot of run. This measurement is particularly useful for grading, drainage, and other applications where a specific slope is required.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Vertical Change (\(\text{Rise}\)) = 6 inches
Horizontal Distance (\(\text{Run}\)) = 3 feet

Using the formula:

\[ \text{Slope} = \frac{6}{3} = 2 \text{ inches per foot} \]

The Inch Per Foot Slope is 2 inches per foot.