Roof Area Calculator

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Roof Area Calculator

Estimate flat or pitched roof surface from a footprint.

Starting measurements are editable examples. Enter your site measurements and supplier quotes.

1 Roof footprint
2 Pitch
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A pitched roof has more surface than its horizontal footprint. Using the footprint alone can understate the material requirement.

Enter the simple roof geometry, pitch and horizontal overhang. Use a measured layout for roofs with valleys, dormers or several intersecting planes.

01 / GET STARTED

How to use Roof Area Calculator

  1. Choose roof type and measurement unit. Enter building length, building width and horizontal overhang each edge.
  2. Enter pitch angle, ordering allowance and covering quote.
  3. Select Calculate estimate. Read the returned values alongside the assumptions below before copying, exporting or acting on the result.
02 / A CLEARER WORKFLOW

Why choose this tool?

The calculation makes the effect of pitch visible before you compare roofing coverage or coating quantities.

Before you use the result

Assumes simple planes with no dormers, valleys or roof openings. Enter horizontal overhang.

03 / COMMON QUESTIONS

Questions about Roof Area Calculator

Can it handle every roof shape?

No. It assumes simple planes. Treat openings, valleys and complicated junctions through a measured roof schedule rather than a single footprint.

What should I check before using Roof Area Calculator?

Check Roof type, Measurement unit, Building length and Building width. Use the exact units shown beside the controls and replace any example values with your own inputs.

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