This roofing reference table shows the roofing squares for a range of total roof area values. Every figure is computed with the same engine that powers our Roofing Calculator, so the numbers are exact.
| Total roof area | Roofing squares | Shingle bundles (3 per square) |
|---|---|---|
| 500 sq ft | 5.00 | 15 |
| 1,000 sq ft | 10.00 | 30 |
| 1,500 sq ft | 15.00 | 45 |
| 2,000 sq ft | 20.00 | 60 |
| 3,000 sq ft | 30.00 | 90 |
| 4,000 sq ft | 40.00 | 120 |
| 6,000 sq ft | 60.00 | 180 |
| 10,000 sq ft | 100.00 | 300 |
| 14,000 sq ft | 140.00 | 420 |
| 20,000 sq ft | 200.00 | 600 |
How to use this table
Find the row closest to your total roof area and read across to the roofing squares. For a value between two rows, the real figure sits between them — or enter your exact numbers in the Roofing Calculator for a precise answer.
Need a value that is not in the table? — the Roofing Calculator does it instantly, for free, with the formula and a worked example built in.
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