7/12 Roof Pitch
A 7/12 roof pitch can also be expressed as 7 over 12 and when you're talking to a roofer, this is the most common way you'll hear it explained because it's easy to say in conversation.
A 7/12 roof pitch is steeper than average, so it may be a little harder and more expensive to install. A benefit of this pitch is that it will shed water effectively without requiring larger gutters.
Another way to express a 7/12 pitch is "7 and 12."
In this pitch, the 7 represents your roof's rise and 12 represents the roof's run.
The roof's incline increases seven feet for every 12 feet of horizontal measurement.
What angle is a 7 over 12 pitch?
Roofs with a pitch of 7/12 are approximately 30.26 degrees, depending on how exact you'd like to be in your measurement.
Check out our roof angle chart for more examples of the exact angles (expressed in degrees) of common roof pitches.
Visual Examples
Above is a roof we replaced in the Greater Boston area last summer. The entire roof is a 7 over 12 pitch, which is a medium steepness. The 7/12 pitch is around the steepness where it starts to get more dangerous to walk on a roof. This roof pitch looks great on two story homes and provide a usable attic space.