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Roof pitch. 1  The slope of a roof usually expressed as a ratio of vertical rise to horizontal run, or in inches of rise per foot of run. 2  The slope of a roof, usually expressed as the angle of pitch in degrees or as a ratio of vertical rise to the horizontal run.
See the image below for more explanation on rise, run and pitch. Roof Pitch Is Measured By Rise & Run. Rise: the distance from the top of a stud wall to the peak of the roof. Run: the distance from the outside edge of a perimeter stud wall to the center of the house; the run always remains constant at 12 inches. Three Easy Ways To Measure Your Roofâs Pitch. Use one of these three methods below to calculate your roof's pitch. You'll need a level and a tape measure or ruler. Mark a spot on the level, 12 inches from one end. Pitch Measurement Method 1. 1. On a ladder beside the roof, place the level a foot or so up the roof, hold it level, and measure from the 12-inch mark on the levelâs bottom, straight down to the roof. If this distance measures 4 inches, you have a 4 in 12 pitch; 8 inches and you have an 8 in 12 pitch.