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Inclined Plane Mechanical Advantage Calculator

MA = ramp length / vertical height.

Compute the ideal mechanical advantage of an inclined plane (frictionless ramp) from its ramp length and vertical rise, plus the effort required to lift a load.

Dr. Helena Ortiz By Dr. Helena Ortiz
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Inputs

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Results

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How to use this calculator

  1. Fill in the inputs above using the units you already have.
  2. Values update automatically as you type — no submit button needed.
  3. Hover any result row for the underlying formula and intermediate values.

Formula

MA = ramp_length / rise; effort = load / MA.

In depth

Compute the ideal mechanical advantage of an inclined plane (frictionless ramp) from its ramp length and vertical rise, plus the effort required to lift a load.