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How do I convert roof pitch measurements to degrees?

I'd like to convert the roof's slope to degrees, and vice versa. What is the formula to do this?

asked by lukman (13)

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You can use the following formula: "Degrees=tan-1 (rise/run)". This should give you the answer that you are looking for.

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posted by rwill72 (149)
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