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Is A 6% Grade Steep?

Steep grade means a grade exceeding seven percent (7%). How steep is a 6% slope? A six percent slope means that the road elevation changes 6 feet for every 100 feet of horizontal distance (Figure 1.3). Figure 1.3. A road climbs at a gradient of 6 percent. The road gains 6 feet in elevation for …

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