Master your pipe layout with our Rolling Offset Calculator. Easily determine the true diagonal travel or combined offset when your pipe run moves in two planes simultaneously. Essential for pipefitters, welders, and HVAC professionals, this tool ensures precise fabrication and installation, saving time and material waste.
Formula:
The Rolling Offset (True Diagonal Travel) is calculated using the Pythagorean theorem, considering the main offset and the advance as the legs of a right triangle:
T = √(O2 + A2)
- T = True Diagonal Travel (Rolling Offset)
- O = Main Offset (e.g., horizontal or vertical shift in one plane)
- A = Advance (the offset perpendicular to the main offset plane, often referred to as the 'roll')