Ridge Height Calculator

The Ridge Height Calculator helps in determining the height of the ridge of a roof based on the span (width of the building) and roof pitch. This is essential for builders and architects when planning a roof structure.

Ridge Height Calculation

To calculate the ridge height:

\[ \text{Ridge Height} = \frac{\text{Span}}{2} \times \frac{\text{Pitch}}{12} \]

Where:

• Span is the total width of the building.
• Pitch is the roof’s steepness expressed as rise over run (e.g., 4:12, 6:12).

Example

For a building span of 30 feet and a pitch of 6 (6:12), the ridge height is calculated as:

\[ \frac{30}{2} \times \frac{6}{12} = 7.5 \text{ feet} \]