Roof Pitch & RafterSet the roof angle. Get the ridge height, rafter length, true roof area and sheet count, with the pitch in degrees, percent, 1 in n and rise per 12.

SheetT-26
MethodPlane geometry
Unitsm · mm
By@smart_tools_every_week
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Overhang is measured horizontally and applied on all four sides. Width is across the slope(s). Enter the effective cover of one sheet or tile (after laps) from the maker's data.

Ridge rise–
Rafter length–
Roof area–
Pieces–

Section

Pitch, four ways

    Roof plan

    Common pitches for this width and overhang

    Angle1 in nPercentRise per 12Ridge rise (m)Rafter (m)Area × plan