Barcelona Field Studies Centre

Slope Profile Maker

Enter your slope transect distance and angle data to quickly create a slope profile. Download an image of your profile and print the data calculations used to construct it.

The 'Customise' button opens options to change the slope profile title and X and Y axes scales.

Enter your transect cumulative distance and slope angle data in the calculator below. Select the type of profile required (rounded or straight lines) and click the 'Calculate' button to calculate your profile. The 'Open Profile' button will open your slope profile in a new window. A menu appears above the profile offering several options, including downloading an image. Hover over the image to display the data.

Slope Profile Maker


Creates a profile using cumulative distance and slope angle data









Slope Profile Example

Beach Profile and Cross Sectional Area Calculator using Slope Angles