Printable Shadow Length Table
This one-page shadow table is for site planning, landscape work, and anyone estimating how long a shadow will be at different sun angles. It lists shadow length by sun elevation in columns for a 1 ft or 1 m object and for a 6 ft fence. Rows show angles such as 5°, 10°, and 15°, with matching shadow lengths in feet and meters. The sheet also includes the formula used: shadow equals height divided by tan(elevation).
Free printable · PDF
- 1 page
- US Letter — choose “Fit to page” for A4
- PDF, 52 KB
Free for personal, family and classroom use.
Need to edit it? The full pack has the editable Word and Excel files plus all 5 sheets — $5.00, one-time.
Your free PDF is downloading. Want all 5 sheets in one download, plus the editable Word and Excel files so you can change the text?
Instant download · 7-day refund · Secure checkout by Stripe
Use it by finding the sun elevation and reading across the row that matches it. Compare the shadow lengths for the object height you care about, then use the formula to estimate other heights. Print it and keep it with field notes, planning sketches, or a sun position calculator.
Good for
- Estimate fence shadows on a lot
- Check winter sun reach
- Plan outdoor seating shade
Tip: Print at full size so the angle rows and shadow values stay easy to read.
5 files · PDF, DOCX, XLSX
Get every sheet: Sun Path and Site Planning Pack
This sheet plus 4 more in one download, with the editable Word and Excel files. Blank sun path charts, a garden sun-mapping worksheet, a shadow length table by elevation, a solar site assessment checklist and a photography sun planner.
$5.00 USD, one-time 5 files · about $1.00 each
- Instant download
- 7-day refund
- Secure checkout by Stripe
7-day money-back guarantee. Full refund within 7 days of purchase, even after you download.
More free printables
Printable Sun Path Chart1 page · free PDF
Printable Sun-Mapping WorksheetMap garden sunlight by spot and time of day with columns for 8 am through 6 pm plus total sun hours on one letter-size landscape page.1 page · free PDF
Printable Solar Site Assessment ChecklistFree one-page solar site assessment checklist for site visits, with space to review shading, roof conditions, orientation, equipment, and notes.1 page · free PDF
Printable Photography Sun PlannerPlan photo shoots with sunrise, sunset, golden hour, sun azimuth, subject direction, and notes in one clear letter landscape sheet.1 page · free PDF