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.