Shingles for a 2,000 sq ft footprint by pitch
| Pitch | Roof area | Squares (+10%) | Bundles, gable (+10%) | Bundles, hip (+15%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 2,108 sq ft | 23.2 | 70 | 73 |
| 5/12 | 2,166 sq ft | 23.8 | 72 | 75 |
| 6/12 | 2,236 sq ft | 24.6 | 74 | 78 |
| 7/12 | 2,316 sq ft | 25.5 | 77 | 80 |
| 8/12 | 2,404 sq ft | 26.4 | 80 | 83 |
| 9/12 | 2,500 sq ft | 27.5 | 83 | 87 |
| 10/12 | 2,604 sq ft | 28.6 | 86 | 90 |
| 11/12 | 2,714 sq ft | 29.9 | 90 | 94 |
| 12/12 | 2,828 sq ft | 31.1 | 94 | 98 |
Other materials
- Synthetic underlayment: about 3 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 4,000 sq ft home could have a 2,000 sq ft footprint. Include an attached garage and covered porches if they share the roof.
The math (6/12 pitch)
2,000 sq ft × 1.118 = 2,236 sq ft of roof
÷ 100 × 1.10 = 24.6 squares
× 3 bundles/square = 74 bundles (rounded up)
Common questions
How many bundles of shingles for a 2,000 sq ft roof?
About 74 bundles for a 6/12 gable roof over a 2,000 sq ft footprint, including 10% waste.
How many squares is a 2,000 sq ft house?
24.6 squares at a 6/12 pitch with 10% waste (22.4 squares exactly).
Want the full method, tips and other sizes? See the roofing calculator guide.