Compare vertical change with horizontal distance in the same units.
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Gradient
Gradient as 1:n is vertical rise divided by horizontal distance. Both distances must use the same units.
Measurement
Value
Point A height (m)
40
Point B height (m)
120
Horizontal distance A–B (m)
560
Slope measurements All values are synthetic.
Resource description
Slope measurements
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