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Roofing Shingle Calculator

Calculate shingles, bundles, underlayment, nails, and total materials cost. Adjustable waste factor for accurate estimates.

🏠 Roof Dimensions

12%
10% = simple gable · 15% = hip/valleys · 20% = complex
Roof Area (sq ft)
including pitch
Squares
with waste
Bundles
3 per square
Est. Material Cost

📦 Full Materials Breakdown

MaterialQuantityEst. Cost
Shingle bundles
Starter strip
Ridge caps
Felt / Underlayment
Roofing nails (lbs)
Drip edge
Total Estimated
Pro Tip: Always buy a few extra bundles. Returns are easy — running short mid-job means a trip to the store and potential color-lot mismatch. Most suppliers accept unopened returns within 30-90 days.

Roof Pitch Multiplier Reference

Roof pitch affects the actual surface area. A steeper roof has more area than the flat footprint. Use this table to convert footprint area to actual roof area.

PitchMultiplierRise per FootAngle (°)
2/121.0142"9.5°
4/121.0544"18.4°
6/121.1186"26.6°
8/121.2028"33.7°
10/121.30210"39.8°
12/121.41412"45.0°

Shingle Cost Comparison (2026)

Shingle TypeCost per BundleCost per SquareLifespan
3-Tab Asphalt$30–$40$90–$12015–20 years
Architectural$35–$55$105–$16525–30 years
Premium / Designer$55–$85$165–$25530–50 years

Best value: Architectural shingles cost only 15-25% more than 3-tab but last 50-75% longer. They also look significantly better, adding curb appeal and resale value.

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