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ANGLE AND DIAGONAL (HYPOTENUSE)
Example: Find the Diagonal (Hypotenuse) and degree of angle of a right trianagle that is 10 Feet high
and 14 Feet long.
KEY INPUT & DISPLAY
1. Enter Rise and Run;
On/C
On/C
1
0
Feet
Rise
1
4
Feet
Run
2. Solve fo Diagonal/Hypotenuse and Pitch in Inches and Degree of Angle:
Diag
Pitch
Pitch
RISE
Example: Find the Rise given a 7/12 Pitch and a Run of 12 Feet 6 Inches
KEY INPUT & DISPLAY
On/C
On/C
7
Inch
Pitch
1
2
6
Feet
Rise
RISE AND DIAGONAL
Example: Find the Rise and Diagonal of a right trangle given a 30˚ Pitch and a run of 22 Feet 7 Inches.
KEY INPUT & DISPLAY
On/C
On/C
3
0
Pitch
2
2
7
Feet
Rise
Diag
SHEATHING CUT
Example: You have framed an equal pitch roof and need to apply the roof sheathing. Find the distance
from the corner of the sheathing so that you can finish the run at the Hip rafter and cut the material.
The pitch is 7 Inches and you are using 4 Foot by 8 Foot plywood, with the 8 Foot side along the plate.
KEY INPUT & DISPLAY
1. Enter Pitch
On/C
On/C
7
Inch
Pitch
Inch
Run
Run
Inch
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0
RISE 10
0
Feet
Inch
RUN 14
0
Feet
Inch
DIAG 17
2-7/16
Feet
Inch
PTCH 8-9/16
Inch
PTCH 35.54˚
0
PTCH 7
Inch
RUN 12
6
Feet
Inch
RISE 7
3-1/2
Feet
Inch
0
PTCH 30.00˚
RUN 22
7
Feet
Inch
RISE 13
0-7/16
Feet
Inch
DIAG 26
0-15/16
Feet
Inch
0
PTCH 7
Inch
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