Incline Rate Calculator

Calculate the incline rate (slope) between two points in a straight line

Input Parameters

Point 1 Coordinates

Point 2 Coordinates

Calculation Results

Calculation Formula

Incline Rate (Slope) = (Y2 - Y1) / (X2 - X1)

Where:
Y2 - Y1 = Change in Y (Rise)
X2 - X1 = Change in X (Run)

Results:

Incline Rate (Slope): -
Rise (Y2 - Y1): -
Run (X2 - X1): -
Angle (degrees): -

Incline Rate Calculator Calculator Usage Guide

Learn how to use the Incline Rate Calculator to determine the slope between two points

How to Use This Calculator

  1. Enter the X and Y coordinates for Point 1 (X1, Y1)
  2. Enter the X and Y coordinates for Point 2 (X2, Y2)
  3. Click the "Calculate" button to compute the incline rate
  4. The calculator will display the slope, rise, run, and angle in degrees

Understanding the Results

The incline rate (or slope) measures how steep a line is. It's calculated as the ratio of the vertical change (rise) to the horizontal change (run) between two points:

Slope = (Y2 - Y1) / (X2 - X1)

Practical Applications

  • Architecture and construction for roof pitch and stair design
  • Geography for measuring terrain elevation changes
  • Navigation for plotting courses between points
  • Engineering for determining gradient of roads and pathways

Special Cases

The calculator handles special cases:

  • Horizontal line: When X2 = X1, the slope is 0 (flat)
  • Vertical line: When Y2 = Y1, the slope is infinite (90° angle)