Roofing shingles

Roofing Shingle Calculator

Estimate roofing squares and shingle bundles using roof area, waste and bundles per square.

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Estimate

Roofing squares
Bundles to buy

Planning estimate only. Verify product dimensions, manufacturer coverage, local requirements and field conditions before purchasing.

How shingle quantity is estimated

Roof area with waste is divided by 100 square feet to get roofing squares, then multiplied by the bundles-per-square value you enter.

bundles = roof area with waste ÷ 100 × bundles per square

Roofing Shingle Calculator FAQ

What is a roofing square?

One roofing square equals 100 square feet of roof surface.

Do all shingles use 3 bundles per square?

No. Check the product packaging because bundle coverage varies.

Does this include ridge caps?

No. Ridge-cap and starter materials should be estimated separately.

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