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Rise and Run Angle calculator.

Calculate the geometric angle and diagonal from a rise and horizontal run.

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runrisediagonal

Schematic only. Use your measured dimensions and the stated angle convention.

Use measurements from your plan and properties from your chosen product. Any prefilled values are illustrative.

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Formula and assumptions
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How this calculation works.

The run is horizontal, not the diagonal. The result is the angle above horizontal, independent of construction suitability.

θ = atan(rise / run)Calculated with normalised units

A worked example

Illustrative inputs only. Product properties and design dimensions are not recommendations for your project.

Vertical rise
3 m
Horizontal run
4 m

Geometric angle: 36.87 °

Before you purchase

Use dimensions from your plan and properties from your chosen product. Any design spacing, section or fixing pattern must already be specified.

Enter an existing geometric configuration; the output does not select a stair pitch or roof design.

Method: dimensional arithmetic and user-supplied specifications. Software checks: 2026-10-04. Calculation and review policy.

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