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Fence Slope Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the slope of a fence is:

$\text{Slope} = \left(\frac{\text{Vertical Rise}}{\text{Horizontal Distance}}\right) \times 100$

Where:

Vertical Rise is the vertical change in height over the distance of the fence (feet)
Horizontal Distance is the horizontal length over which the slope is measured (feet)

What is Fence Slope?

Fence slope refers to the steepness or incline of a fence relative to the horizontal ground. It is important for ensuring that a fence is built to accommodate variations in land elevation, which can be critical for both aesthetic and structural reasons.

Example Calculation

Example:

Vertical Rise: 5 feet
Horizontal Distance: 50 feet

Calculation:

$\text{Slope} = \left(\frac{5}{50}\right) \times 100 = 10\%$