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Truss Price Calculator (Price per Truss)

Work out the price of one truss and compare it to supplier quotes.

Truss Price Calculator

Try an example:
Wall-to-wall width of the building
Length along the ridge
Choose rise-per-12 or an exact angle
Rise per 12" of run
Eave overhang beyond the wall
Changes slope geometry and area
Used for the usable attic/room width result
Optional — leave 0 to estimate from lumber
Roof Height—
Rafter Length (with overhang)—
Rafter (no overhang)—
Roof Angle—
Rise—
Run—
Roof Area—
Truss Count—
Estimated Lumber—
Material Cost—
Cost per Truss—
Dead Load—
Live Load—
Snow Load—
Wind Load—
Total Weight—
Usable Room Width—
Estimate: $0
Material $0 · Labor $0 · Install $0
Estimates only. Prices vary by region, supplier and site conditions.

Price per truss

The Cost per Truss result divides the material estimate by the truss count. Use it to sanity-check a supplier quote: if your quote is far above or below this number, ask what is included (engineering, delivery, hangers, bracing).

Quick benchmarking

  1. Calculate your truss count and per-truss figure here.
  2. Get at least two supplier quotes for the same design.
  3. Enter the winning quote in Your Price per Truss to see the full project total.

For project-level pricing see the roof truss cost calculator. To confirm how many trusses to buy use how many trusses do I need.