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Roofing Calculator (Squares & Shingles)

Calculate roof area from the house footprint and roof pitch, then the roofing squares, shingle bundles, underlayment rolls and cost.

How to use

  1. 1Enter the building footprint (length × width, including overhangs) and the roof pitch (rise per 12 in of run).
  2. 2Add waste — more for complex roofs with valleys and hips.

How it's calculated

Pitch factor = √(1 + (rise ÷ 12)²). Roof area = footprint × pitch factor. Squares = area ÷ 100 × (1 + waste). Three-tab and architectural shingles: 3 bundles per square.

Frequently asked questions

What is a roofing square?

100 square feet of roof surface.

How much waste should I add?

About 10% for simple gable roofs and 15–20% for hip roofs or roofs with dormers and valleys.

How do I measure pitch?

Hold a level horizontally against the roof, measure 12 in along it, then measure vertically to the roof surface — that's the rise.