Enter the roof dimensions, panel dimensions, and cost per panel to estimate overall metal roof cost.
About Metal Roof Cost Calculator:
The calculator helps users calculate the number of metal roof panels that are required to cover a roof area. Plus, it also estimates the total cost of a metal roof based on the price per panel.
Additionally, the calculator provides helpful supplementary information:
☑️ Area of the roof based on the length and width
☑️ Panel area considering its dimensions
☑️ Step-wise calculations to help users understand how the results have been calculated and compiled
Users can use our tool very easily to calculate metal roof cost.
From the drop-down, select if you “Can you access your roof and measure it precisely?”
If Yes:
If No:
This metal roof cost calculator can provide help for different scenarios, including a few of which are:
☑️ Can estimate the metal roof cost as per the budget
☑️ Compare different materials and decide the best one for metal roofing
☑️ Can use the calculator to prepare a bid for the roofing project
☑️ Estimate the material to be used for the roofing job
☑️ Estimate the property value based on the health and material of the metal roof
☑️ Accessing the potential return on investment for metal roofing projects
Steps and formulas to calculate the cost of metal roof include:
Simple: If the roof is simple, use the following formula:
Area = Length * Width
Complex: If the roof is complex, break it down into simpler shapes, calculate areas separately, and add the answers together to get the overall roof area
Footprints: Use the formula to calculate the total surface area of a sloped roof by accounting for its pitch.
Roof Area = Footprint Length * Footprint Width * Roof Pitch Multiplier
Single Panel Area = Panel Length * Panel Width
Panels Needed = Roof Area / Panel Area
Total Expenses = Cost of a Single Panel * Number of Panels
Let's assume!
1️⃣ Roof Area: 30 ft * 40 ft = 1200 sq ft
2️⃣ Panel Quantity: 1200 sq ft / (2 ft * 10 ft) = 60 panels
3️⃣ Material Cost: 60 panels * $25/panel = $1500
The cost of a metal roof is highly affected by the roof pitch. The steeper the roof is, the more time and labor effort it takes to install a metal roof. This increases the complexity of installing a roof and makes the project even more complicated for the workers instead of a less steep metal roof pitch.
Metal roof calculator can also provide an estimated cost for metal roof installation, factoring in the complexity of the roof pitch you select. It supports the following roof pitches:
| Roof Pitch | Multiplier |
|---|---|
| 1:12 | 1.003 |
| 2:12 | 1.014 |
| 3:12 | 1.031 |
| 4:12 | 1.054 |
| 5:12 | 1.083 |
| 6:12 | 1.118 |
| 7:12 | 1.158 |
| 8:12 | 1.202 |
| 9:12 | 1.250 |
| 10:12 | 1.302 |
| 11:12 | 1.357 |
| 12:12 | 1.414 |
| 13:12 | 1.474 |
| 14:12 | 1.537 |
| 15:12 | 1.601 |
| 16:12 | 1.667 |
| 17:12 | 1.734 |
| 18:12 | 1.803 |
| 19:12 | 1.873 |
| 20:12 | 1.944 |
| 21:12 | 2.016 |
| 22:12 | 2.088 |
| 23:12 | 2.162 |
| 24:12 | 2.236 |
| 25:12 | 2.311 |
| 26:12 | 2.386 |
| 27:12 | 2.462 |
| 28:12 | 2.539 |
| 29:12 | 2.615 |
| 30:12 | 2.693 |
→ Aluminium Roof: Does not corrode fast, is lightweight, and is compatible with coastal ecosystems.
→ Copper Roof: Typically the most expensive material so far. Long-lasting and changes color as well.
→ Tin Roof: Refers to “Steel Roofing” and is not used nowadays.
→ Zinc Roof: A very long-lasting and expensive roofing material that will patina and change color.
→ Metal or Steel: Most commonly used and is available in different finishes.
It can cost you between $36,000 - $50,000 for a 2000 sq ft house, considering the price per square foot to be $10 - $19. The metal roof cost calculator can also provide a better estimate so that you can compare both ranges and decide whether the roof placement fits your pocket or not.
Our tool provides general estimates, but according to accurate formulas. The real cost can vary depending on the nature of the roofing project.
It is between 40-80 years based on the material used.
In some situations, it is possible! But keep in mind that it depends on the local building code and the health of the existing roof.
