Enter the pitch, projection, and mounting height into the calculator to determine the awning height. This calculator helps to estimate the height at which an awning will hang above the ground.
Awning Height Formula
The following formula is used to calculate the awning height.
AH = MH - (P * PR)
Variables:
- AH is the awning height (feet)
- MH is the mounting height (feet)
- P is the pitch (inches per foot)
- PR is the projection (feet)
To calculate the awning height, subtract the product of the pitch and the projection from the mounting height.
What is Awning Height?
Awning height is the vertical distance from the ground to the lowest point of an awning. It is an important measurement for ensuring that the awning provides adequate clearance for doors, windows, and passersby. The height is influenced by the pitch of the awning and the height at which it is mounted on a wall or other structure.
How to Calculate Awning Height?
The following steps outline how to calculate the Awning Height.
- First, determine the pitch of the awning (P) in inches per foot.
- Next, determine the projection of the awning (PR) in feet.
- Next, determine the mounting height (MH) in feet.
- Next, gather the formula from above = AH = MH – (P * PR).
- Finally, calculate the Awning Height (AH) in feet.
- After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.
Example Problem :
Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.
Pitch (P) = 4 inches per foot
Projection (PR) = 10 feet
Mounting Height (MH) = 12 feet
