Roofing Calculator

Estimate roof area, shingle squares, and bundles based on pitch and footprint.

House Size
Length of the ground footprint of the house.
Width of the ground footprint of the house.
Roof Details
x / 12
inches
Wastage
%

Recommended: 10-15% for gables, 15-20% for hips/valleys.

Materials

0

sq

Roof Squares (100ft²)

0 Bundles

Standard Shingles

0

Total Sq. Ft Area

Pitch Visualization
126
6/12 Pitch • 26.6° Slope

Multipliers

0.000x
Pitch Factor

Because of the 6/12 slope, you need -100.0% more material than a flat roof.

Metric

0
Total Area
Documentation

How It Works

We extrapolate the roof area from the flat footprint using a pitch multiplier.

Flat Area = (L + Overhangs) × (W + Overhangs)

Multiplier = √(12² + Pitch²) ÷ 12

Roof Area = Flat Area × Multiplier

Key Terms

  • Square: 100 square feet of roof area.
  • Bundle: Typically 3 bundles cover 1 square.
  • Pitch: The rise in inches for every 12 inches of run.
How to Use

About the Roofing Calculator

What it calculates

This roofing calculator estimates material quantities and project costs for home improvement work. Estimate roof area and shingle bundles required.

When to use it

Use before purchasing materials to reduce waste and budget more accurately for DIY or contractor projects.

Example

Adjust the inputs above to model your specific scenario with the Roofing Calculator.

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