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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.
Determining Roof Pitch. The angle, or pitch, of a roof is calculated by the number of inches it rises vertically for every 12 inches it extends horizontally. For example, a roof that rises 6 inches for every 12 inches of horizontal run has a 6-in-12 pitch. Knowing the pitch of your roof is useful when designing an addition, installing skylights, or cutting new rake boards. Here's an easy, safe way to determine the pitch from inside your attic.