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Roofing Calculator

Roof area, squares and shingle bundles.

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Roof area
Roofing squares
Bundles (3/square)

Estimates — add extra for waste and confirm with your supplier.

How it works

Roof area is the footprint times a pitch multiplier (steeper roofs have more surface). A 'square' is 100 sq ft, and most shingles come 3 bundles per square. We add waste for cuts and ridges.

Order by the square. Steeper pitches need noticeably more material.

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FAQs

What's a roofing square?

100 square feet of roof surface.

Why a pitch multiplier?

Steeper roofs have more surface than their flat footprint.

How many bundles?

Usually 3 per square; check your shingle brand.

Is the estimate exact?

No — measure on-site; this excludes complex features.