How Many Roofing Squares for a 2,800 Sq Ft House?
A 2,800 sq ft single-story house needs about 37 roofing squares (111 shingle bundles) at a 6/12 pitch with 12-inch overhangs and 10% waste. A new asphalt shingle roof costs roughly $12,948–$20,346. Steeper pitches and hip roofs need more – see the tables below.
Roof squares for a 2,800 sq ft house by pitch
Assumes a rectangular footprint about 62 × 45 ft (length = 1.4 × width) with 12-inch overhangs.
| Pitch | Multiplier | Roof area | Squares (gable, +10%) | Squares (hip, +15%) | Bundles (gable) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 1.054 | 3,171 sq ft | 34.9 | 36.5 | 105 |
| 6/12 | 1.118 | 3,363 sq ft | 37 | 38.7 | 111 |
| 8/12 | 1.202 | 3,615 sq ft | 39.8 | 41.6 | 120 |
| 10/12 | 1.302 | 3,916 sq ft | 43.1 | 45 | 130 |
Cost to replace the roof on a 2,800 sq ft house
| Roof type (6/12) | Squares | Asphalt shingles | Metal roofing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gable | 37 | $12,948–$20,346 | $29,595–$51,791 |
| Hip | 38.7 | $13,536–$21,271 | $30,940–$54,145 |
Installed prices: asphalt $350–$550 per square, metal $800–$1400 per square. Tear-off of an old layer usually adds $100–$150 per square (about $3,699–$5,549 here).
Materials for a 2,800 sq ft roof (6/12)
- Shingles: 111 bundles for a gable roof, 117 for a hip roof.
- Underlayment: 4 rolls of synthetic underlayment (10 squares each) for gable, 4 for hip.
- Ridge cap: about 62 ft of ridge on a gable roof (3 bundles at ~25 ft each); a hip roof has about 152 ft of ridge and hips (7 bundles).
How it is calculated
(62 + 2) ft × (45 + 2) ft = 3,008 sq ft with overhangs
3,008 × √(1 + (6 ÷ 12)²) = 3,008 × 1.118 = 3,363 sq ft of roof
3,363 ÷ 100 × 1.1 = 37 squares (gable) · × 1.15 = 38.7 (hip)
37 squares × 3 = 111 bundles
Tips for a 2,800 sq ft house
- With 37+ squares, ask for a 30-yard dumpster and get quotes on a per-square basis – larger jobs often earn a lower rate.
- Two-story homes: a 2,800 sq ft two-story house has only about 1,400 sq ft of footprint, so its roof is closer to 19.2 squares (6/12 gable) – not 37. Measure the footprint, not the living area.
- Garages, porches and dormers add squares that are not counted in living area – measure them separately.
Frequently asked questions
How many squares is a 2,800 sq ft roof?
A 2,800 sq ft single-story house (about 62 × 45 ft) has roughly 37 roofing squares at 6/12 pitch with 12-inch overhangs and 10% waste. That ranges from 34.9 squares at 4/12 to 43.1 squares at 10/12. A hip roof at 6/12 needs about 38.7 squares.
How much does it cost to replace the roof on a 2,800 sq ft house?
At 6/12 pitch, an asphalt shingle roof on a 2,800 sq ft single-story home typically costs $12,948–$20,346 for a gable roof and $13,536–$21,271 for a hip roof. Metal roofing runs $29,595–$51,791 for a gable roof.
How many bundles of shingles for a 2,800 sq ft house?
Plan on 111 bundles (3 per square) for a 6/12 gable roof with 10% waste, or 117 bundles for a hip roof with 15% waste. Add about 3 bundles of ridge cap shingles for the ridge.