DiyEstim

Roofing Calculator per Square Metre

Enter the area in square metres (m²) for a quick roofing estimate.

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Try: Roof length=30, Roof width=20, Pitch factor=1, Waste=10, Units=m → 6458.40 m², 1, 71.04, 214

How to use

Enter the roof footprint length and width and the pitch factor (steeper roofs have more surface). One square = 100 ft²; three bundles make a square. The calculator applies both the pitch and a 10% waste margin.

FAQ

What is a roofing square?

A square is 100 ft² of roof surface — the standard unit shingle bundles are sold by (3 bundles per square).

How do I find the pitch factor?

Measure how far the roof rises per 12 inches of run; ×1.0 is low, ×1.15 medium, ×1.3 steep. When unsure, use 1.15.

Does this include the starter and ridge?

No — add one extra bundle for starters and ridge caps beyond the field count.

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