Thread: How is maximum gradient determined?
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Old 07-06-16 | 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Korina
(All numbers approximate.) So the run is 1250 ft., the rise is 130 ft. Dividing the rise by the run makes it a 10.4% grade??? That doesn't sound right.
What isn't right about it?

Regardless of how it may feel or seem, if your input info is right, hat's the grade. Of course if either the rise or run numbers are off it's a case of GIGO.
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