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Roof pitch converter
Convert between rise/run (X-in-12), degrees, and percent. Classifies the pitch into low / medium / steep per IRC and IBC slope thresholds.
Equivalent pitch
6.00:12(26.6° · 50.0%)
Category: Medium.
Pitch categories
- Flat / low: 0 to 2:12 (asphalt-shingle minimum is 2:12)
- Medium: 4:12 to 9:12 (most residential)
- Steep: > 9:12 (special flashing + slip protection)
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