Saltbox Roof Pitch Calculator

If you know the angle of the roof in degrees you can find the roof pitch by converting the angle in degrees to a slope then finding the rise by multiplying the slope by 12.

Saltbox roof pitch calculator.

To calculate a saltbox roof select saltbox from the roof type dropdown list or select the corresponding button on the toolbar. The roof pitch calculator calculates slope pitch angle and rafter lengths based on input of rise m and run r. It will use the current cost of wooden rafters based on the average price found at home improvement stores. You can also estimate a roof pitch by eyeballing it from the ground from the gable side with a level and ruler.

This online truss calculator will determine the all in cost of your truss based on key inputs related to the pitch width and overhang of your roof. The preview window displays an elevation view of the roof that updates dynamically to reflect the actual dimensions of the roof including the difference in elevation between the front and rear wall plates. Roof pitch calculator will instantly estimate your roof slope from every possible angle. 1 calculate roof slope based on rafters length.

Use the diagrams on this page as a reference when inputting rise and run and while interpreting the calculated results. Divide the results by the number of 12 inch segments in your level. You can also convert roof pitch to degrees at the bottom.