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Elevation Grade Calculator

Compute the steepness of a slope as a grade percentage, an angle in degrees, or a rise/run ratio given the horizontal distance and elevation gain. Used for roads, railroads, ramps, hiking trails, accessibility ramps, and any inclined surface.

Horizontal Distance (m)

Elevation Gain (m)

Distance Unit

Result Type

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Geography

Coordinate Format Converter

Convert a decimal degree coordinate into degrees, minutes, and seconds (DMS) format. Use this when entering coordinates into GPS devices, maps, or navigation tools that require DMS notation.

Decimal Degrees (°)

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Key differences

	Elevation Grade Calculator	Coordinate Format Converter
Category	Geography	Geography
Inputs required	4	1
Result	Elevation Result	Degrees Minutes (° ')
What it does	Compute the steepness of a slope as a grade percentage, an angle in degrees, or a rise/run ratio given the horizontal distance and elevation gain. Used for roads, railroads, ramps, hiking trails, accessibility ramps, and any inclined surface.	Convert a decimal degree coordinate into degrees, minutes, and seconds (DMS) format. Use this when entering coordinates into GPS devices, maps, or navigation tools that require DMS notation.