http://fitnessoverforty.wordpress.com/2008/01/09/how-do-i-figure-out-elevation-gain/ My journey back to fitness and health Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:09:58 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 http://fitnessoverforty.wordpress.com/2008/01/09/how-do-i-figure-out-elevation-gain/#comment-7136 Paulba Thu, 19 Jun 2008 02:58:22 +0000 http://fitnessoverforty.wordpress.com/2008/01/09/how-do-i-figure-out-elevation-gain/#comment-7136 You can simply multiply your distance by the grade, or: Elevation Gain = Linear Distance * Grade Or, in your case, Elevation Gain = (3.6 mi) * (10%) = (3.6 mi) * (0.1) = 0.36 mi = 1900 feet. You can simply multiply your distance by the grade, or:
Elevation Gain = Linear Distance * Grade
Or, in your case,
Elevation Gain = (3.6 mi) * (10%) = (3.6 mi) * (0.1) = 0.36 mi = 1900 feet.

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