Free ladder angle calculator using the proven 4:1 ratio safety standard. Enter wall height and base distance to instantly verify your ladder is positioned at the safe 75-degree angle.
Calculate the optimal and safest angle for placing a ladder against a wall. Enter the height of the wall and the distance from the wall to the ladder base.
Enter positive values to calculate safety
The ladder angle is calculated using the arctangent function:
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