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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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