Awning Height Calculator

How to find the perfect height for your awning? You can use our Awning Height Calculator. Simply enter your pitch, projection, and mounting height into the calculator to find the ideal awning height. For finding the valance height, switch calculator to advance mode enter values in the given fields.

Enter the required values to calculate the awning height. In advanced mode, you can calculate the total awning height including valance height.

Enter the pitch of the awning in inches per foot. Enter the projection of the awning in feet. Enter the mounting height in feet. The awning height in feet will be displayed here.

Enter the pitch of the awning in inches per foot. Enter the projection of the awning in feet. Enter the mounting height in feet. Enter the valance height in inches. The total awning height (feet and inches) will be displayed here.

What is Awning Height?

Awning height is the distance from the ground to the bottom edge of the awning. This measurement is important to make sure the awning gives enough shade and clearance.

Using Tool guide

Using the Awning Height Calculator is straightforward. Follow these steps:

Enter Pitch (inches per foot): This is the slope of the awning.
Enter Projection (feet): This is the horizontal distance the awning extends from the wall.
Enter Mounting Height (feet): This is the height where the awning is attached to the wall.
Awning Height (feet): The calculator will provide this value based on the inputs.

Example Input Values:

Pitch: 2 inches per foot
Projection: 10 feet
Mounting Height: 12 feet

How to Calculate Awning Height

The formula to calculate awning height is:

 $\text{AH} = \text{MH} - (\text{P} \times \text{PR})$

Variable	Description	Unit
AH	Awning Height	feet
MH	Mounting Height	feet
P	Pitch	inches/foot
PR	Projection	feet

How To Calculate Awning Height

Let’s calculate the awning height using the example values:

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1. Example Values:

Pitch (P): 2 inches per foot
Projection (PR): 10 feet
Mounting Height (MH): 12 feet

2. Convert Pitch to Feet:

Since pitch is in inches per foot, convert it to feet:

 $2 \text{ inches} \times \frac{1 \text{ foot}}{12 \text{ inches}} = \frac{2}{12} = 0.1667 \text{ feet}$

3. Calculate Drop:

Multiply pitch by projection:

 $0.1667 \text{ feet} \times 10 \text{ feet} = 1.667 \text{ feet}$

4. Calculate Awning Height:

Subtract drop from mounting height:

 $12 \text{ feet} - 1.667 \text{ feet} = 10.333 \text{ feet}$

5. Result

So, the awning height is approximately 10.33 feet.

Inputs For Calculation Example

1. Basic Example:

Input Field	Value
Pitch	2 inches/foot
Projection	10 feet
Mounting Height	12 feet
Awning Height	10.33 feet

2. Advanced Example:

Input Field	Value
Pitch	3 inches/foot
Projection	8 feet
Mounting Height	14 feet
Awning Height	12 feet

FAQs

Q1: What is the proper pitch for an awning?

A1: The typical pitch for an awning is between 2 and 4 inches per foot. This ensures good water runoff and enough shade.

Q2: How do I measure mounting height?

A2: Mounting height is the distance from the ground to where the awning attaches to the wall. Use a tape measure for accuracy.

Q3: Will this calculator work for retractable awnings?

A3: Yes, this calculator works for both fixed and retractable awnings if you know the pitch, projection, and mounting height.

Final Lines

How was your experience with the Awning Height Calculator? I hope you found it helpful. Please share your thoughts on using the tool. Let us know if it worked for you and any suggestions for improvement.

Awning Height Calculator