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Gutter Calculator

Estimate gutter length, downspouts, hangers, and end caps from roof edge measurements and spacing assumptions. Use this calculator for early rain gutter planning before checking roof drainage, slope, corners, outlets, and local rainfall requirements.

Enter project measurements

Use consistent units and round up before ordering materials.

Estimated result

Gutter length
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Gutter sections
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Downspouts
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Hangers
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This material estimate does not size gutters for rainfall intensity. Drainage sizing should consider roof area, pitch, rainfall rate, and outlet capacity.

How this calculator works

The calculator adds waste to total gutter run and divides by stock section length for gutter pieces. Downspouts are estimated from total run divided by downspout spacing. Hangers are based on gutter run converted to inches and divided by hanger spacing, plus one end hanger.

Example: 120 feet of gutter run with 10% waste needs 132 feet of gutter, or 14 ten-foot sections. With 40 foot downspout spacing, the estimate is 3 downspouts. With hangers every 24 inches, the estimate is 61 hangers.

Common reference values

ItemCommon valuePlanning note
Hanger spacing18-36 inCloser spacing for heavier loads
Downspout spacing30-40 ftDepends on drainage capacity
Stock section10 ftSeamless gutters differ
Waste5%-10%Layout dependent

Ordering advice

Order gutters by full sections or seamless footage. Include hangers, screws, end caps, outlets, sealant, inside corners, outside corners, elbows, straps, downspout pieces, splash blocks, and extension parts for directing water away from the foundation.

Frequently asked questions

How do I calculate gutter length?

Measure the roof edges that will receive gutters, add the runs together, then add waste for cuts and layout changes.

How many downspouts do I need?

A quick planning rule is one downspout every 30 to 40 feet, but roof area and rainfall intensity can require more.

How far apart should gutter hangers be?

Many installations use hangers every 18 to 36 inches. Snow, ice, and heavy rainfall usually require closer spacing.

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