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Geography
Elevation Gradient Calculator
Calculate the slope or grade percentage between two geographic points given their elevations and horizontal distance. Essential for cyclists, road engineers, hikers, and drainage planners assessing terrain steepness.
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Geography
Magnetic Declination Adjuster
Convert a compass (magnetic) bearing to a true bearing by applying the local magnetic declination. Essential for accurate navigation in hiking, sailing, and surveying where map bearings are true north.
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Key differences
| Elevation Gradient Calculator | Magnetic Declination Adjuster | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Geography | Geography |
| Inputs required | 5 | 2 |
| Result | Grade Percentage (%) | True Bearing (°) |
| What it does | Calculate the slope or grade percentage between two geographic points given their elevations and horizontal distance. Essential for cyclists, road engineers, hikers, and drainage planners assessing terrain steepness. | Convert a compass (magnetic) bearing to a true bearing by applying the local magnetic declination. Essential for accurate navigation in hiking, sailing, and surveying where map bearings are true north. |