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Roofing Calculator — Free Online Calculator with Step-by-Step Guide

Estimate roofing materials for gable and hip roofs. Calculates squares, shingle bundles, felt rolls, and nails. Includes pitch multipliers and waste factors.

✓ Formula verified: January 2026

Roofing Calculator

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Total Roof Area
1411.2 sq ft

Roofing Squares Needed

15 squares

Shingle Bundles Needed

45 bundles

Footprint Area

1344 sq ft

Pitch Multiplier

1

Est. Material Cost

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Materials List

{"squares":15,"bundles":45,"feltRolls":4,"nailsLbs":30,"ridgeLength":"42"}

What if your building length (ft) changes? 36 → 1276.8 sq ft · 40 → 1411.2 sq ft · 44 → 1545.6 sq ft

Scenario Comparison

Conservative (5%)
$16,470.09
$6,470.09 interest
Your scenario (7%)
$20,096.61
$10,096.61 interest
Aggressive (10%)
$27,070.41
$17,070.41 interest
High-risk (14%)
$40,224.71
$30,224.71 interest
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Roofing Material Estimate

15

Squares Needed

45

Shingle Bundles

0/12Gable Roof0.0°

Pitch Multiplier

2/124/126/128/1210/1212/12

Shopping List

Shingle Bundles45 bundles (15 squares)
Felt Paper Rolls4 rolls (covers ~400 sq ft each)
Roofing Nails~30 lbs (2 lbs per square)
Ridge Length42 ft

Home Depot Ready

Take this list to Home Depot or your local supplier. Standard architectural shingles come in 3-bundle squares. Felt paper comes in rolls covering ~400 sq ft each.

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