Shingle bundles for 1,400 sq ft of roof
These counts are for 1,400 sq ft of actual roof surface, measured on the slope. Most architectural and 3-tab shingles come three bundles to a square (100 sq ft); some heavier premium shingles take four. Suppliers sell whole bundles, so each count is rounded up.
| Waste allowance | Squares to order | Bundles (3 a square) | Bundles (4 a square) |
|---|---|---|---|
| None (exact) | 14.0 | 42 | 56 |
| 10% (simple gable) | 15.4 | 47 | 62 |
| 15% (hip, valleys) | 16.1 | 49 | 65 |
| 20% (complex roof) | 16.8 | 51 | 68 |
You will also need about 2 rolls of synthetic underlayment (1,000 sq ft rolls with 10% for laps), plus starter strip along the eaves and rakes and ridge cap along the ridges and hips.
If 1,400 sq ft is the house footprint
Many people know the floor area of the house, not the roof. A roof covers the footprint plus the overhang, and the slope makes it larger again. For a 40 × 35 ft house (1,400 sq ft) with a 1 ft overhang, the roof covers 1,554 sq ft in plan, and the table shows how the pitch adds to that. Bundles include 10% waste, at three a square.
| Roof pitch | Roof area (sq ft) | Squares | Bundles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 1,638 | 16.4 | 55 |
| 6/12 | 1,737 | 17.4 | 58 |
| 8/12 | 1,868 | 18.7 | 62 |
| 10/12 | 2,023 | 20.2 | 67 |
| 12/12 | 2,198 | 22.0 | 73 |
The roofing calculator on this page opens on 1,400 sq ft of roof surface. To work from a house instead, switch "What do you know?" to the house footprint and enter its size, overhang and pitch, or read how to calculate roofing squares step by step.
Weight, nails and edge metal
Architectural shingles weigh about 60 to 80 lb a bundle, so 47 bundles are roughly 3,290 lb (1.6 tons) to lift onto the roof, which is the hard part of the job. Spread bundles across the roof's rafters, never stacked in one spot.
At about 320 nails a square (four per shingle), a 14.0 square roof uses around 4,480 nails, which is a 25 lb box or a couple of coils for a nail gun. Drip edge runs along the eaves and up the rakes: measure those edges and divide by 10 for the number of 10 ft pieces.
A 1,400 sq ft roof: getting the bundles up there
1,400 sq ft of roof comes to 14.0 squares, which is 47 bundles with 10% waste (42 with none). At 60 to 80 lb a bundle, that order weighs about 2,820 to 3,760 lb, and all of it has to reach the roof.
Carried by hand, that is 47 trips up a ladder with a load on one shoulder, which is tiring and risky. A supplier with a boom truck or a conveyor can put the bundles on the roof for a fee, and a rented ladder hoist does the same job more slowly. Whichever you use, lay the bundles flat and spread them out so that no one spot carries the lot.
Spreading the bundles along the ridge
The roofing calculator, given its footprint, puts the 40 × 35 ft example house at 58 bundles with 10% waste. A simple gable roof over it has a ridge 40 ft long, so if the delivery is stacked along the ridge each side gets 29 bundles, which is about 7 for every 10 ft of ridge on each side.
Bundles are usually set near the ridge, where they cannot slide, and spread out so that the load is shared between many rafters. Lay them flat and do not bend them over the peak in cold weather, when shingles are stiff and can crack. Then work each side from the eave upward, pulling bundles down as you need them.
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Frequently asked questions
How many bundles of shingles do I need for 1,400 square feet?
1,400 square feet of roof is 14 squares. At three bundles a square that is 42 bundles exactly, so buy 47 bundles with 10% for waste on a simple gable roof, or 49 with 15% for a hip roof or one with valleys.
How many squares is 1,400 square feet of roof?
14 squares, because one roofing square is 100 square feet. With 10% waste you order 15.4 squares, which suppliers round to whole bundles: 47.
What if 1,400 sq ft is the size of my house, not the roof?
Then the roof is bigger, because it slopes and overhangs the walls. A 40 × 35 ft house (1,400 sq ft) with a 1 ft overhang and a 6/12 pitch has about 1,737 sq ft of roof, which is 17.4 squares and 58 bundles with 10% waste.
Related sizes and guides
Estimates only. Results assume standard materials and simple shapes. Supplier products vary, and the final call on quantity, structure and safety is yours. Check your local code and your supplier's guidance before ordering.