Rain Gutter Sizes

Half round 5 inch 2 500 square feet 6 inch 3 840 square feet.

Rain gutter sizes.

See photos below most residential gutters will measure approximately 5 inches across the top with the actual opening being approximately 4 5 inches. Aluminum gutters come in three standard thicknesses 025 inch 027 inch and 032 inch. Most downspouts are rectangular but they can also be round or square. K style sizes will typically range from 5 to 6.

Then use the chart below to see what size gutter you need. Aluminum is the most popular material for rain gutters whether seamed or seamless. Measure your gutter across the top from the back where the gutter meets the home to the outer edge. The larger a gutter downspout the more water it can drain quickly.

6 inch 7 960 square feet. If a roof s various drainage areas call for different size gutters go for the biggest one k style. 5 inch standard k style gutter shop 5 gutterbrush. You should have enough gutter downspouts to effectively handle the size of your entire gutter system.

5 inch 5 520 square feet. Multiply the drainage area by the roof pitch factor and rainfall intensity to find out the adjusted square footage. Gutter downspout sizes are 3 to 6 inches.