Ditch Slope Calculator

Ditch Slope Calculator calculator can be used to calculate the slope of a ditch based on its width and depth.

Input Parameters

Calculation Results

Calculation Formula

Slope = (2 * Ditch Depth) / Ditch Width

Where:
Slope = The ratio of the height change to the horizontal distance
Ditch Depth = The vertical depth of the ditch
Ditch Width = The horizontal distance across the top of the ditch

Result

Slope: --
Slope Percentage: --

Ditch Slope Calculator Calculator Usage Guide

Learn how to use the Ditch Slope Calculator calculator and its working principles

How to Use the Calculator

  1. Enter the width of the ditch in meters in the "Ditch Width" field.
  2. Enter the depth of the ditch in meters in the "Ditch Depth" field.
  3. Click the "Calculate" button to compute the slope and slope percentage.
  4. The results will be displayed in the "Result" section.

Understanding the Results

The calculator provides two results:

  • Slope: The ratio of the height change to the horizontal distance (e.g., 0.5 means the ditch rises 0.5 meters for every 1 meter horizontally).
  • Slope Percentage: The slope expressed as a percentage (e.g., 50% means the ditch rises 0.5 meters for every 1 meter horizontally).

Principle Explained

The slope of a ditch is calculated using the formula:

Slope = (2 * Ditch Depth) / Ditch Width

This formula assumes a symmetrical ditch where the slope on both sides is equal. The result is a simple ratio that helps in understanding the steepness of the ditch.