How do I work out what length wheelchair ramp I need for a single step?

Measure the vertical height of the step first, then apply a gradient of around 1 in 6 to 1 in 8 for portable ramps.

For every inch of rise you will need roughly 6 to 8 inches of ramp length. The Ramp People's wheelchair ramp length calculator will do the sums for you if you would rather not measure it out by hand.

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