Topographic Profile Calculator

Enter station distances and elevations to compute a profile with grade, total climb/descent, and average slope.

Format: cumulative distance, elevation (ft). Example: 0, 100

Overall Grade
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Total Distance
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Elevation Range
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Total Climb
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Total Descent
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Max Elevation
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Min Elevation
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Segment Grades
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Profile Analysis

A topographic profile shows the elevation change along a line. Grade is computed as rise/run for each segment. Positive grade means uphill; negative means downhill. Total climb and descent are the cumulative vertical gains and losses respectively.

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