Learn how to identify and calculate gradients in real-life situations.
A gradient is a measure of how steep a line, road, or slope is. It tells us how much vertical change occurs over a given horizontal distance.
Roads
Ramps
Roofs
Gradients help engineers design safe roads, architects plan buildings, and help us understand the steepness of hills and mountains.
Gradient = Rise / Run = Vertical Change / Horizontal Change
Gradient can be expressed as a decimal (e.g., 0.25), a fraction (e.g., 1/4), a percentage (e.g., 25%), or a ratio (e.g., 1:4)