Originally Posted by
Founder
If the gradient is 2,7%, how do you calculate the climb angle in an easy way?
For a close approximation, take the gradient in % and multiply by .57 For example, 2.7 X .57 = 1.54 degrees. Correct answer is 1.55 degrees, to 2 decimals.
Or for 10%, 10 X .57 = 5.70 degrees. Correct answer is 5.71
To be exact, inv tan(gradient) = climb angle. Inv tan(.027) = 1.55 degrees