Roof pitch is written as rise-over-run, like 6/12 (6 inches of rise for every 12 of run). To get the angle in degrees, take the arctangent of rise ÷ run — a 6/12 pitch is about 26.6°.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a 6/12 roof pitch in degrees?
About 26.57 degrees.
What counts as a steep roof?
Anything above 9/12 (roughly 37°) is considered steep and usually needs extra safety measures.