Cost guide · Roofing
How many squares of shingles for a 2,000 sq ft roof?
2,000 sq ft of roof surface is 20 squares. With 10% waste, buy 22 squares: 66 bundles of 3-bundle-per-square shingles, $2,508.00 at $38.00 a bundle. If 2,000 sq ft is the footprint under the roof, such as a 50 × 40 ft gable including overhangs, a 6/12 pitch turns it into 2,236 sq ft of roof, 22.36 squares and 74 bundles. Shingles, underlayment, ridge cap and drip edge for that roof come to about $3,388.00.
Prices Ballpark U.S. home-center figures, not quotes. Default price list reviewed . Enter local prices in the calculator for a tighter number.
Materials takeoff
How many squares of shingles for a 2,000 sq ft roof? · https://estimahome.com/guides/shingles-2000-sq-ft-roof/
Roof length, incl. overhang: 50 ftRoof width, incl. overhang: 40 ftPitch (rise per 12 in): 6/12Roof style: Gable (two slopes)
- Pitch factor
- 1.118
- Roof area
- 2236 sq ft
- Squares
- 22.36
- Ridge + hips
- 50 lin ft
| No. | Item | Qty | Unit | Unit cost | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Architectural shingles | 74 | bundle | $38.00 | $2,812.00 |
| 2 | Synthetic underlayment, 1000 sq ft | 3 | roll | $95.00 | $285.00 |
| 3 | Hip and ridge cap shingles | 2 | bundle | $60.00 | $120.00 |
| 4 | Drip edge, 10 ft | 19 | ea | $9.00 | $171.00 |
- Subtotal
- $3,388.00
- Likely range
- $2,879.80 – $3,896.20
- Footprint × pitch factor assumes every slope has the same pitch. Measure dormers and additions separately.
- Not included: starter strip, nails, ice and water shield, vents, flashing, tear-off and disposal.
Buy these materials
- 74 bundles of shinglesAmazon search for bundles of shingles (opens in new tab)
- 3 rolls of roof underlaymentAmazon search for rolls of roof underlayment (opens in new tab)
- 2 bundles of ridge capAmazon search for bundles of ridge cap (opens in new tab)
- 19 pieces of drip edge (10 ft)Amazon search for pieces of drip edge (10 ft) (opens in new tab)
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How the numbers work
- Roof surface: 2,000 sq ft ÷ 100 = 20 squares. × 1.1 waste × 3 bundles per square = 66 bundles.
- Footprint instead: pitch factor at 6/12 = √(1 + (6 ÷ 12)²) = 1.118.
- Roof area: 50 × 40 × 1.118 = 2,236 sq ft, or 22.36 squares.
- Bundles: 22.36 × 1.1 × 3, rounded up = 74.
- Underlayment: 2,236 × 1.1 for laps ÷ 1,000 sq ft rolls, rounded up = 3 rolls.
- Ridge cap: 50 ft of ridge ÷ 30 ft per bundle = 2 bundles. Drip edge: 189.44 ft of eaves and rakes = 19 pieces of 10 ft.
- Cost: 74 × $38.00 + 3 × $95.00 + 2 × $60.00 + 19 × $9.00 = $3,388.00.
Comparison
| Pitch | Roof area | Squares | Bundles | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 2,108 sq ft | 21.08 | 70 | $3,236.00 |
| 6/12 | 2,236 sq ft | 22.36 | 74 | $3,388.00 |
| 8/12 | 2,404 sq ft | 24.04 | 80 | $3,625.00 |
| 10/12 | 2,603 sq ft | 26.03 | 86 | $3,862.00 |
| 12/12 | 2,828 sq ft | 28.28 | 94 | $4,270.00 |
Each row is a separate run of the Roofing Calculator at default prices. The highlighted row is the project above.
What changes the cost
- Pitch and roof shape
- Steeper roofs have more surface over the same footprint: this one runs from 21.08 squares at 4/12 to 28.28 at 12/12. Hip roofs, valleys and dormers mean more cutting; use about 15% waste instead of 10%.
- Shingle grade
- Shingles are 83% of this list at $38.00 a bundle for architectural shingles. 3-tab shingles cost less; designer and impact-rated lines cost more, and some heavy shingles come 4 or 5 bundles to the square.
- What is not counted
- Starter strip, nails, ice and water shield at eaves and valleys, vents, step and chimney flashing, replacement decking, and tear-off and disposal of the old roof.
- Labor versus DIY
- These are register prices for doing the work yourself. A contractor's bid adds labor, equipment, overhead, permit fees where they apply, and markup on materials, so it will run well above this figure. Get two or three written bids against the same plan and compare the material lists line by line. Most homeowners hire out a full reroof: it is steep, hot work on a weather deadline, and shingle warranties can depend on how the roof was installed.
- Regional prices
- Default prices are ballpark U.S. home-center figures. Expect them to differ by region, season, brand and grade. Enter your store's prices in the calculator and every quantity on this page reprices.
Questions
How many bundles of shingles for a 2,000 sq ft roof?
66 bundles: 20 squares plus 10% waste, at 3 bundles per square. Hip roofs and cut-up roofs need more.
Is a 2,000 sq ft house a 2,000 sq ft roof?
No. Living area counts every floor and leaves out overhangs, while roof area depends on the footprint, the overhangs and the pitch. Measure the roof footprint including overhangs and apply the pitch factor.
What is a roofing square?
One square is 100 sq ft of roof surface. Divide the roof area by 100 to get squares.
Figures computed with the Roofing Calculator and the default price list (/api/prices.json, reviewed October 20, 2026). Quantities are rounded up to what stores sell. Updated 2026-10-20.