Sheet 01 · Loading and access geometry
Ramp Calculator
in
deck or tailgate height above grade
deg
incline angle, degrees
Side elevation
Ramp length
70.2 in
5 ft 10.2 in
Ground run
65.9 in
5 ft 5.9 in
Angle
20°
36.4% grade
Steep. For powered equipment, refer to the manufacturer's recommendations
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- 170.2 in
ramp = rise ÷ sin(angle)
= 24 ÷ sin(20°) = 24 ÷ 0.342
- 265.9 in
run = ramp × cos(angle)
= 70.2 × 0.94
- ✓70.2 in
check: run² + rise² = ramp²
65.9² + 24² = 4924
rise = vertical height · run = horizontal footprint · ramp = the sloped surface itself