Wheelchair Ramp Slope and Percent of Grade Information

Percent of Grade Formula

To determine the percent of grade: divide rise by the run of ramp. Run is not the length of the ramp. The distance horizontally (not along the slope) from the top of the ramp to the bottom.
(eg: 6" rise / 52" ramp run = .115 or 11.5% grade)

Green blocks represent rise/run combinations that meet building codes and accessibility guidelines

Yellow blocks represent rise/run combinations the may be suitable for portable ramps (manuafacturers' guide)

Orange blocks represent rise/run combinations that should only be used for unoccupied scooters and wheelchairs

Red blocks represent rise/run combinations that should never be used for mobility devices

The chart is available as a pdf download for printing and saving. Download Ramp Slope Chart

Click here to use our 1:12 ramp length calculator.

Click here to use our 1:15 ramp length calculator.

Information on Specific Products

Wheelchair Ramps at factorydirectmedical.com

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