Ladder Angle Calculator

Ladder Angle Calculator

Calculate the optimal and safe ladder angle based on height and distance. The 4:1 ratio rule ensures safety.
Ladder Setup
Vertical height from ground to support point
Distance from wall to ladder base
Total length of the ladder
Display units
Ladder Angle 0.0 °
4:1 Ratio 0.00 :1
Safe Reach 0.0 ft
Base Distance 0.0 ft
Height to Reach 0.0 ft
Ladder Length 0.0 ft
Recommended Base 0.0 ft
Safe Setup
Status ✓ Safe 75° ideal
Horizontal Reach 0.0 ft
Vertical Reach 0.0 ft
The 4:1 ratio means for every 4 feet of height, the base should be 1 foot from the wall.
Angle = arctan(Height / Base Distance) Safe angle range: 70° - 75°