Determining Ramp Lengths For a Given Slope
Vertical Rise:
Vertical height of the surface you want to get to
inches
Ramp Length For Manual Wheelchair
Recommended Length (1:18 slope):
foot ramp
Ramp Length For Electric Wheelchair / Scooter
Recommended Length (1:12 slope):
(Ramp length needed if occupied electric wheelchair / scooter is in use)
foot ramp
Ramp Length For Unoccupied Wheelchair / Scooter
Unoccupied Ramp Length (1:6 slope):
(Ramp Length needed if the wheelchair / scooter is
NOT
occupied)
foot ramp
Determining Slopes For a Given Ramp Length
Vertical Rise:
Vertical height of the surface you want to get to
inches
Run:
Length of ramp you want to use
foot ramp
Slope
Slope of Ramp:
1:
slope
Note:
Please use these Mobility Ramp Calculators
ONLY AS A GUIDE
for determining the ramp length you need.
