This calculator is to be used as an estimating tool only.
Roof rafter size table.
Click the button to calculate the stock size needed for this job.
If your project had a rafter length of 8 or less a safe and strong method is to use 2x8 framed 16 on center.
Our roof rafter calculator tools are handy for calculating the number of rafters needed rafter length calculator lineal feet of rafter board feed in ridge and sub facia and the total board feet in the roof.
Surveyors and structural engineers utilise data from tables below to help calculate the correct size strength and centres of roof timbers for the required spans and loadings.
Rise and run means that a 6 12 pitch roof has 6 of rise vertical for each foot of run horizontal.
Input the rafter span on the flat eave overhang and pitch of the roof.
It is always better to have a large rafter rather than be concerned with a sagging roof.