Shingles for a 1,000 sq ft footprint by pitch
| Pitch | Roof area | Squares (+10%) | Bundles, gable (+10%) | Bundles, hip (+15%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 1,054 sq ft | 11.6 | 35 | 37 |
| 5/12 | 1,083 sq ft | 11.9 | 36 | 38 |
| 6/12 | 1,118 sq ft | 12.3 | 37 | 39 |
| 7/12 | 1,158 sq ft | 12.7 | 39 | 40 |
| 8/12 | 1,202 sq ft | 13.2 | 40 | 42 |
| 9/12 | 1,250 sq ft | 13.8 | 42 | 44 |
| 10/12 | 1,302 sq ft | 14.3 | 43 | 45 |
| 11/12 | 1,357 sq ft | 14.9 | 45 | 47 |
| 12/12 | 1,414 sq ft | 15.6 | 47 | 49 |
Other materials
- Synthetic underlayment: about 2 rolls at 10 squares per roll (more on low slopes that need double coverage).
- Starter strip and ridge cap: sold separately; their quantity depends on eave and ridge length.
- Roofing nails: typically 4 per shingle, or 6 in high-wind areas — follow the shingle wrapper.
Footprint is not living area. A two-story 2,000 sq ft home could have a 1,000 sq ft footprint. Include an attached garage and covered porches if they share the roof.
The math (6/12 pitch)
1,000 sq ft × 1.118 = 1,118 sq ft of roof
÷ 100 × 1.10 = 12.3 squares
× 3 bundles/square = 37 bundles (rounded up)
Common questions
How many bundles of shingles for a 1,000 sq ft roof?
About 37 bundles for a 6/12 gable roof over a 1,000 sq ft footprint, including 10% waste.
How many squares is a 1,000 sq ft house?
12.3 squares at a 6/12 pitch with 10% waste (11.2 squares exactly).
Want the full method, tips and other sizes? See the roofing calculator guide.