Typical height of a carport

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I thought I would have it 2400 high on the low side, and calculate the wall-side of it according to recommended slope.

I am told that for polycarb, I should give it a 10° slope, which over a 2400 width gives (near enough) 450 rise, so the wall plate should be 2850 high, which seems rather a lot.

(in old money, 8ft posts at low side, 8ft width, 18" rise at 10°, high side 9ft 6)

Am I making it too high? Should I make it 8ft on the high side and 6ft 6 on the low side?

I currently have only a car, but had a vague idea I might want to put a transit or caravan under it one day, though this is frankly unlikely.
 
1.9m with take most cars with a roof rack and most people, or 2m if you are particularly tall.
 

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