UnitSnapDegrees to Percent Grade
1 ° = 1.745506 %
How to convert degrees to percent grade
% = tan(° × π ÷ 180) × 100
Example: 5 ° = 8.748866 %
Degrees to Percent Grade conversion table
| Degrees (°) | Percent Grade (%) |
|---|---|
| 1 ° | 1.745506 % |
| 2 ° | 3.492077 % |
| 3 ° | 5.240778 % |
| 4 ° | 6.992681 % |
| 5 ° | 8.748866 % |
| 6 ° | 10.51042 % |
| 7 ° | 12.27846 % |
| 8 ° | 14.05408 % |
| 9 ° | 15.83844 % |
| 10 ° | 17.6327 % |
| 15 ° | 26.79492 % |
| 20 ° | 36.39702 % |
| 25 ° | 46.63077 % |
| 30 ° | 57.73503 % |
| 40 ° | 83.90996 % |
| 50 ° | 119.1754 % |
| 75 ° | 373.2051 % |
About the units
Degrees: The degree is 1/360 of a full turn, the most common unit for measuring angles.
Percent Grade: Percent grade expresses slope as rise over run × 100. A 100% grade is a 45° slope.
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Frequently asked questions
What is 1 degree in percent grade?
1 degree equals 1.745506 percent grade.
What is 1 percent grade in degrees?
1 percent grade equals 0.5729387 degrees.
How do I convert degrees to percent grade?
Use the formula % = tan(° × π ÷ 180) × 100.
What is 10 degrees in percent grade?
10 degrees equals 17.6327 percent grade.
Related conversions
Factors: NIST SP 811 · SI Brochure · NIST Handbook 44 — Updated