Calculating the Drop for Regular Hip Rafters

The formula to calculate the hip drop of any regular hip rafter is ((rise) * (1/2 thickness of the hip)) / 16.97)

If you need to calculate the hip drop for any hip you can use this formula :(½ hip_thickness * tan(cheek angle)) * (tan(hip pitch angle))

 

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