Roofing Shingle Calculator

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Roofing Shingle Calculator

Estimate roof area, squares, and shingle bundles with pitch and waste allowances.

ft
ft
in/12
%
—Enter measurements to calculate

How the calculation works

Roof area = footprint × √(1 + (rise/12)²). Bundles = area × waste ÷ 33.3.

Example

A 40×24-foot gable footprint at 6:12 pitch with 10% waste needs about 36 bundles.

When to use this calculator

Use it for early material planning; add separate allowances for complex valleys and hips.

Results are planning estimates. Verify critical dimensions, machine settings, material specifications, and local code requirements before work begins.

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