Construction
Roof Pitch Calculator
Convert roof pitch (rise/run) to angle in degrees and slope percent.
Inputs
Roof Pitch Calculator
Result
Angle
26.57°
- Slope
- 50%
Rise, run, and pitch
Roof pitch is expressed as rise-over-run (e.g., 6:12 means 6 inches of rise per 12 inches of horizontal run). Convert to angle in degrees or slope percentage. Steeper pitches need more material and specialized safety gear.
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