Metal Roof Calculator & Material Planner
Count panels by effective cover width, with trim and fasteners.
Project estimate
Metal Roof Planner
$2,194–$2,523
Material estimate + optional reserve · USD
- Roof area
- 960 ft²
- Panels per slope
- 10
- Working time allowance
- 2.13 days
34 person-hours / 2 people / 8 h per day. Provisional activity rates; adjust in advanced options.
Excludes labor, tax, delivery, equipment rental, permits and site work. Sample prices are not live retailer quotes. Upper budget includes 15% contingency.
Cost breakdown
- Roofing
- $1,610
- Trim
- $404
- Hardware
- $180
Shopping list
0 / 5 checkedWhole packages rounded up. Edit a unit price to use your supplier's quote.
Roofing
Full-length roof panels
22 panels
Order each panel to the measured slope length.
$1,430$65 per panels
Closure strip
120 ft
$180$2 per ft
Trim
Ridge trim
3 lengths
$96$32 per lengths
Eave and rake trim
14 lengths
$308$22 per lengths
Hardware
Roof screws (250 count)
6 boxes
$180$30 per boxes
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Assumptions & project notes
- Material allowance: 10%. Package sizes and coverage rates are editable in the inputs.
- Check final dimensions, product specifications and any required local approvals before ordering.
Tools & preparation
- Tape measure and framing square
- Level and layout string
- Drill / driver and specified bits
- Suitable saw and clamps
- Footing excavation and concrete tools where required
A preparation list; confirm installation tools with your selected products.
How to use the metal roof planner
Start with length, sloped eave-to-ridge length, roof slopes. The result includes roof area, panels per slope. Open advanced options to match your product sizes, material allowance and labor expectations.
1. Measure and specify
Measure the footprint, finished levels and access; settle the structural design before choosing member sizes.
2. Adjust the estimate
Match board widths, spacing, stock lengths and connections to the approved layout.
3. Prepare your order
Lay out cuts and supports, then confirm the material list with the timber and hardware supplier.
4. Plan the work
Plan foundations, framing, weather protection and final inspection in the order required by the design.
Frequently asked questions
What does the metal roof planner estimate?+
Count panels by effective cover width, with trim and fasteners. The shopping list includes full-length roof panels, ridge trim, eave and rake trim, roof screws (250 count), closure strip.
Which assumptions should I check?+
Check all measurements and replace the coverage and package sizes with the figures for the products you will actually buy. Material allowance and whole-package rounding can change the order quantity.
Are the prices current supplier quotes?+
No. Initial unit prices are illustrative USD budgeting inputs. Enter a price beside each material to use your own quote. The total includes materials only; labor, shipping, taxes, permits and rental are excluded.
Can I save or share my project?+
Save stores the inputs and prices on this browser. Share link includes the configuration in the address so another device can reopen it. Download CSV exports the shopping list, and Print / PDF opens your browser’s print dialog.