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Shingle Bundle Calculator
How many bundles of shingles do you need? Enter your roof size and get the exact count — including waste factor for your roof complexity.
📐 Your Roof
5001,800 sq ft6,000
📦 Bundles Needed
Total Bundles
61
bundles of architectural shingles
Roof area1,800 sq ft
Waste factor12% (Standard)
Adjusted area2,016 sq ft
Roofing squares20.2
Bundles/square3
💡 Pro Tip
1 roofing square = 100 sq ft. Most standard shingles come 3 bundles per square (~33.3 sq ft/bundle). Always round up and order a few extra bundles for the starter course and ridge cap.
Quick Reference: Bundles by Roof Size
| Roof Size | Squares | Standard (3/sq) | Designer (4/sq) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 sq ft | 11.2 | 34 | 45 |
| 1,500 sq ft | 16.8 | 51 | 68 |
| 1,800 sq ft | 20.2 | 61 | 81 |
| 2,000 sq ft | 22.4 | 68 | 90 |
| 2,500 sq ft | 28.0 | 85 | 113 |
| 3,000 sq ft | 33.6 | 101 | 135 |
* Includes 12% standard waste factor. Ridge cap, starter course, and hip/valley shingles may require additional bundles.
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