Right triangle/rafter keys – Calculated Industries 4045 User Manual

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Right Triangle/Rafter Keys

[Pitch] Pitch — This key is used to per-

manently enter or calculate the
pitch (slope) of a roof (or right tri-
angle). Pitch may be entered as an
inch format (9 [Inch] [Pitch]), or
as an angle in degrees (i.e., 30
[Pitch] for 30°), or also as a unit-
less ratio (0.75 [Conv] [Pitch]).

[Rise]

Rise — This key enters or calcu-
lates the rise or vertical leg of a
right triangle.

[Run]

Run — This key enters or calcu-
lates the run or horizontal leg (or
base) of a right triangle.