Percent Grade vs Degrees

• Percent grade measures steepness as a rise over run percentage, while degrees indicate the angle of the slope.
• Percent grade calculation involves dividing the vertical rise by the horizontal run and multiplying by 100.
• Degrees are determined using trigonometric functions to find the slope's angle relative to the horizontal.
• Vehicle inclinometers typically read in degrees, which can underestimate the actual steepness compared to percent grade.
• Peak DirtWorks utilizes advanced technology to ensure driveway layouts comply with local grade regulations.

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