Roof pitch is the rise in inches over a 12-inch horizontal run. A 6/12 pitch rises 6 inches per foot.

How do I find roof area from pitch?

Multiply the flat footprint by the slope factor (for example 1.118 for a 6/12 pitch) to get the actual sloped roof area.

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What is roof pitch?: Roof pitch is the rise in inches over a 12-inch horizontal run. A 6/12 pitch rises 6 inches per foot.
How do I find roof area from pitch?: Multiply the flat footprint by the slope factor (for example 1.118 for a 6/12 pitch) to get the actual sloped roof area.