Shingles for a 1,500 sq ft footprint by pitch
| Pitch | Roof area | Squares (+10%) | Bundles, gable (+10%) | Bundles, hip (+15%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 1,581 sq ft | 17.4 | 53 | 55 |
| 5/12 | 1,625 sq ft | 17.9 | 54 | 57 |
| 6/12 | 1,677 sq ft | 18.4 | 56 | 58 |
| 7/12 | 1,737 sq ft | 19.1 | 58 | 60 |
| 8/12 | 1,803 sq ft | 19.8 | 60 | 63 |
| 9/12 | 1,875 sq ft | 20.6 | 62 | 65 |
| 10/12 | 1,953 sq ft | 21.5 | 65 | 68 |
| 11/12 | 2,036 sq ft | 22.4 | 68 | 71 |
| 12/12 | 2,121 sq ft | 23.3 | 70 | 74 |
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 3,000 sq ft home could have a 1,500 sq ft footprint. Include an attached garage and covered porches if they share the roof.
The math (6/12 pitch)
1,500 sq ft × 1.118 = 1,677 sq ft of roof
÷ 100 × 1.10 = 18.45 squares
× 3 bundles/square = 56 bundles (rounded up)
Common questions
How many bundles of shingles for a 1,500 sq ft roof?
About 56 bundles for a 6/12 gable roof over a 1,500 sq ft footprint, including 10% waste.
How many squares is a 1,500 sq ft house?
18.4 squares at a 6/12 pitch with 10% waste (16.8 squares exactly).
Want the full method, tips and other sizes? See the roofing calculator guide.