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Roofing Calculator

Calculate roof area from plan measurements and pitch, then roofing squares and shingle bundles including waste.

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Measure the horizontal run (as seen from above). Area is multiplied by √(1 + (pitch ÷ 12)²).

Results

Roof area
1,252.2 sq ft
Squares
12.52
Squares incl. 10% waste
13.77
Shingle bundles (3 per square)
42

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Questions

What is a roofing square?

A square is 100 square feet of roof surface. Most shingle products need about 3 bundles per square — always check the packaging.

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