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Material calculators size every part of the roof: shingle bundles, underlayment rolls, drip edge, ridge cap, ventilation, and sheathing. Enter your roof dimensions and pitch and get the exact quantities to buy, waste factor included, so your crew never runs short mid-install.
Popular homeowner tasks
- Shingle bundles, squares, and waste factor
- Underlayment, drip edge, ridge cap, flashing
- Ventilation (ridge vents, soffit intake) and insulation R-value
- Sheathing sheets and truss counts by span
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Material calculators size every part of the roof: shingle bundles, underlayment rolls, drip edge, ridge cap, ventilation, and sheathing. Enter your roof dimensions and pitch and get the exact quantities to buy, waste factor included, so your crew never runs short mid-install.
- Shingle bundles, squares, and waste factor
- Underlayment, drip edge, ridge cap, flashing
- Ventilation (ridge vents, soffit intake) and insulation R-value
- Sheathing sheets and truss counts by span
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Roof Area Calculator
Calculate true roof surface area from house footprint and pitch.
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Roof Pitch Calculator
Convert rise/run into a pitch ratio and angle.
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Roof Square Calculator
Convert square footage to roofing 'squares' (1 square = 100 sq ft).
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Roof Area Calculator
Calculate true roof surface area from house footprint and pitch.
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Roof Pitch Calculator
Convert rise/run into a pitch ratio and angle.
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Roof Square Calculator
Convert square footage to roofing 'squares' (1 square = 100 sq ft).
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Roof Waste Calculator
Add waste factor to your material order so you don't run short.
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Roof Shingle Calculator
Bundles and squares of asphalt shingles needed.
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Roof Underlayment Calculator
Synthetic or felt underlayment rolls needed.
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Roof Flashing Calculator
Linear feet of step, valley, and chimney flashing.
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Roof Drip Edge Calculator
Linear feet and pieces of drip edge needed.
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Roof Ridge Cap Calculator
Linear feet and bundles of ridge cap shingles.
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Roof Vent Calculator
Net free area and number of vents required by code.
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Shingle Bundles Calculator
Calculate how many bundles of shingles you need for any roof size, with waste factor.
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Roof Sheathing Cost Calculator
Calculate plywood or OSB roof sheathing (decking) cost, sheet count, and installation labor.
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Roof Material Lifespan & Cost-Per-Year Comparison
Compare cost per year of ownership across shingle, metal, tile, and slate — the fairest way to pick a roof.
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Roofing Nail Quantity Calculator
Calculate the exact box count of roofing nails needed for shingles, underlayment, and drip edge.
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Ice & Water Shield Coverage Calculator
Calculate rolls of ice & water shield needed at eaves, valleys, and around penetrations.
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Starter Shingle Quantity Calculator
Calculate bundles of starter strip needed for eaves and rakes — a critical wind-uplift detail.
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Roofing Felt / Underlayment Quantity Calculator
Calculate rolls of 15# or 30# felt — or synthetic underlayment — for your roof.
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Gutter Slope Calculator
Calculate the correct drop (pitch) for your gutter run so water flows to the downspout without pooling.
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- Roof Area Calculator· Calculate true roof surface area from house footprint and pitch.
- Roof Waste Calculator· Add waste factor to your material order so you don't run short.
- Roof Flashing Calculator· Linear feet of step, valley, and chimney flashing.
- Roof Vent Calculator· Net free area and number of vents required by code.
- Roof Material Lifespan & Cost-Per-Year Comparison· Compare cost per year of ownership across shingle, metal, tile, and slate — the fairest way to pick a roof.
- Starter Shingle Quantity Calculator· Calculate bundles of starter strip needed for eaves and rakes — a critical wind-uplift detail.
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- Gutter Slope Calculator· Calculate the correct drop (pitch) for your gutter run so water flows to the downspout without pooling.
- Roofing Felt / Underlayment Quantity Calculator· Calculate rolls of 15# or 30# felt — or synthetic underlayment — for your roof.
- Starter Shingle Quantity Calculator· Calculate bundles of starter strip needed for eaves and rakes — a critical wind-uplift detail.
- Ice & Water Shield Coverage Calculator· Calculate rolls of ice & water shield needed at eaves, valleys, and around penetrations.
- Roofing Nail Quantity Calculator· Calculate the exact box count of roofing nails needed for shingles, underlayment, and drip edge.
- Roof Material Lifespan & Cost-Per-Year Comparison· Compare cost per year of ownership across shingle, metal, tile, and slate — the fairest way to pick a roof.
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Frequently asked questions
What waste factor should I use?
10% for simple gable roofs, 15% for hip and cut-up roofs, and 20% for complex architectural roofs with dormers, valleys, or unusual geometry.
How many bundles are in a roofing square?
Three bundles of standard 3-tab or architectural shingles cover 100 sq ft (one square). Premium and designer shingles may require 4–5 bundles per square.
Do these calculators account for pitch?
Yes. Pitch multipliers automatically inflate footprint-based inputs so ordered quantities match the true sloped surface area.
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