Truss Calculator

Estimate the number of roof trusses and approximate cost for your building — enter length, span, spacing, and pitch to get a full material and delivery breakdown.

Truss Calculator

Building Length (ft)

Building Width / Span (ft)

Overhang (in)

Gable End Trusses

Spare / Extra Trusses

Pricing (edit to match local rates)

Gable Truss ($)

Crane / Delivery ($)

Total Trusses

19 field + 2 gable

Peak Height

7.0 ft

6/12 pitch, 28 ft span

Total Cost

$2,351.00

Materials $2,001.00 + crane $350.00

Cost / Sq Ft

$2.10

Based on 1,120 sq ft footprint

Purchase Option	Quantity	Est. Cost
Field Trusses (Common)	19 trusses	$1,881.00
Gable End Trusses	2 trusses	$120.00
Crane / Delivery	1 service	$350.00

Plan for lead time — trusses are custom-manufacturedRoof trusses are built to order at a truss plant and typically require 2-4 weeks lead time. Order early in your project timeline. At $99.00 per field truss for a 28 ft span, your total estimate is $2,351.00 including crane placement.

Truss pricing varies significantly by region, manufacturer, and complexity. This estimate uses typical pricing for standard residential trusses. Always get a formal quote from a truss manufacturer with your actual plans and engineering requirements.