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Slope and Grade Calculator

Enter the rise and run of a slope and see the percent grade, the angle and what it means for drainage, driveways and walls, with a live drawing.

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How Steep Is It?

General rules of thumb. Codes, soil and the site decide what is allowed, and we check it on your property.

Planning aids only, not engineering, survey, soil or permit advice. Nothing you enter is sent anywhere until you choose to send it to us.

How It Works

Four Quick Steps

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Step 1

Enter the rise and the run.

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Step 2

See the percent grade and angle.

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Step 3

Read what that slope means.

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Step 4

Send the numbers to us.

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Book your free estimate. Tell us about your land and your plans and we will contact you shortly, or call now and talk to an excavation pro.

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Music City Excavation, a division of Music City Builder Group, digs, grades, drains and clears for homes, farms and businesses across Nashville and Middle Tennessee.

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