Roof Shingle Calculator

Uses three bundles per roofing square (100 sq ft). Enter sloped roof area, not footprint, or chain from the roofing calculator mentally.

Step 1: Units

Step 2

Enter project measurements

Use decimals if needed (e.g. 3.5).

Step 3

How to use this calculator

Enter roof area already adjusted for pitch. Add waste for hips and valleys.

What the math is doing

Bundles = ceil((sq ft × (1+waste)) ÷ 100 × 3).

Frequently asked questions

Architectural vs 3-tab?

Bundle coverage still centers on squares; verify SKU.

Starter strip?

Add linear feet of eaves and rakes separately.

Cap shingles?

Ridge length ÷ bundle coverage per ridge cap pack.

Synthetic underlayment rolls?

Divide roof area by roll coverage.

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