Siding Calculator

One square is 100 sq ft of wall area to receive siding. Openings are ideally subtracted before entry.

Step 1: Units

Step 2

Enter project measurements

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

Step 3

How to use this calculator

Enter net wall area. Add waste for lap cuts and color batch safety.

What the math is doing

Squares = (sq ft × (1+waste)) ÷ 100.

Frequently asked questions

Corners and J-channel?

Add accessories by count and linear feet.

Insulated vinyl?

Squares still follow wall area; thickness changes details.

Fiber cement?

Pieces per square differ by exposure reveal.

Flashing?

Not included in squares math.

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