Roof Pitch

Roof pitch refers to the amount of rise a roof has compared to the horizontal measurement of the roof called the run. To see how pitch impacts the look of a garage and changes cost click the design center button on our pole barn kits page.

Roof Pitch Calculator

The picture below shows the pitch of a 7-12 roof slope meaning that for 12" of horizontal measurement (roof run) the vertical measurement (roof rise) is 7".

This measurement is best done on a bare roof because curled up roofing shingles will impair your measurement. If this isn't practical then perform the same measurement on the underside of the roof. We included a roof pitch chart below the 7-12 example image and the calculator below that.

Roof Pitch Formula

Image 1/12 to 12/12 Roof Pitch

7/12 Pitch

Roof Pitch Degree Table
1-12	4.76°
2-12	9.46°
3-12	14.04°
4-12	18.43°
5-12	22.62°
6-12	26.57°
7-12	30.26°
8-12	33.69°
9-12	36.87°
10-12	39.81°
11-12	42.51°
12-12	45°

This is our pitch calculator which will convert pitch to angle or angle to pitch for half degree roof slope calculations. Enter any pitch or fraction of pitch to find angle. Enter any angle or fraction of angle to find pitch.

Roof Pitch Interactive Tools
Pitch	---->	Angle
Building Run FEET    INCH	Building Rise FEET    INCH		Pitch

 

RIDGE HEIGHT CALCULATOR
Building Width	Wall Height	Roof Pitch
FT	FT	/12

 

Building Profile Generator

Width
Height
Pitch
Length

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