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Work Zone Taper Calculator
Calculate merging, shifting, and shoulder taper lengths (L) using multiple units. Results are based on MUTCD standard formulas.
Formal Calculation
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Formula
Base L
ft
Final Taper
ft
20||||75
8||15
Result in Feet
Formal Calculation Result
Base Taper Length (L)
0
ft
L = W × S
Required Minimum Lengths
| Merging Taper (L) | 0 ft |
| Shifting Taper (½ L) | 0 ft |
| Shoulder Taper (⅓ L) | 0 ft |