
Finding Drop or Fall
What is the total drop over 25 feet for
a 4:1 slope? For a 5 degree slope? For
a 5% grade?
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1. Clear calculator
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Solve Drop using Slope ratio
2. Enter 4:1 slope and width
4 [Conv] [Depth]
25 [Feet] [Width]
3. Solve for drop
[Depth]
6 FT 3 IN
Solve Drop using Slope degree
4. Enter 5° slope
5 [Conv] [0] [Conv] [Depth]
5. Solve for drop
[On/C] [Depth]
2 FT 2-1/4 IN
Solve Drop using Percent Grade
6. Enter 5% grade
5 [Conv] [Width]
7. Solve for drop
[On/C] [Depth]
1 FT 3 IN
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