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Ramp Length Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the ramp length is:

$RL = \frac{H}{\sin(a)}$

Where:

$RL$ is the Ramp Length (ft)
$H$ is the Ramp Height (ft)
$a$ is the Ramp Angle (degrees)

What is Ramp Length?

Ramp length refers to the distance along the inclined surface of a ramp. It is calculated based on the height of the ramp and the angle of inclination. This measurement is crucial for designing ramps that are safe and accessible.

Example Calculation 1

Let's assume the following values:

Ramp Height ( $H$ ) = 5 ft
Ramp Angle ( $a$ ) = 30 degrees

Using the formula:

$RL = \frac{5}{\sin(30)} = 10 \text{ ft}$

The Ramp Length is 10 ft.

Example Calculation 2

Let's assume the following values:

Ramp Height ( $H$ ) = 8 ft
Ramp Angle ( $a$ ) = 45 degrees

Using the formula:

$RL = \frac{8}{\sin(45)} = 11.3137 \text{ ft}$

The Ramp Length is 11.3137 ft.