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Ramp Gradient Table: Gradient by Rise (height)

Reference table of gradient for Ramp Gradient across a range of rise (height) values — exact, engine-computed figures you can read off at a glance.

By Arjun Desai, B.Tech (Engineering) · Updated Jun 2026 · 1 min read

This ramp gradient reference table shows the gradient for a range of rise (height) values, assuming a run (horizontal length) of 12 m. Every figure is computed with the same engine that powers our Ramp Gradient Calculator, so the numbers are exact.

Rise (height)GradientRatio (1 in X)
0.25 m2.08%48.00
0.5 m4.17%24.00
0.75 m6.25%16.00
1 m8.33%12.00
1.5 m12.50%8.00
2 m16.67%6.00
3 m25.00%4.00
5 m41.67%2.40
7 m58.33%1.71
10 m83.33%1.20

How to use this table

Find the row closest to your rise (height) and read across to the gradient. For a value between two rows, the real figure sits between them — or enter your exact numbers in the Ramp Gradient Calculator for a precise answer.

Need a value that is not in the table? — the Ramp Gradient Calculator does it instantly, for free, with the formula and a worked example built in.

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Frequently asked questions

Each cell is computed with the standard formula using exact arithmetic — the same calculation behind our Ramp Gradient Calculator — so every figure is accurate for the stated assumptions.

Yes. The table covers common rise (height) values; for any exact figure, enter your own numbers in the Ramp Gradient Calculator.

Arjun Desai · B.Tech (Engineering)

Arjun Desai is an engineer who writes about the practical physics, electronics and energy calculations behind everyday technology.