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Roofer

Rafter Length

Rafter length and rise from run and pitch.

Rafter length

3236 mm

Rise1212 mm

Formula

rafter = run / cos(pitch); rise = run x tan(pitch)

3000 / cos(22) = 3236 mm

Common rafter, measured along the line of the roof. Add for overhang and subtract half the ridge.