Mansard Roof Calculator
Calculate area and dimensions for a mansard (French) roof with two slopes per side
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Total Roof Area
2,124 sq ft
Lower Slope Area (4 sides)1,346 sq ft
Upper Deck Area585 sq ft
Roofing Squares21.2 squares
Lower Slope Angle56.3°
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How to Use the Mansard Roof Calculator
Using the Mansard Roof Calculator is straightforward. Gather your building measurements and roof pitch before you start — accurate inputs lead to accurate material estimates.
- Measure the exterior length and width of your building at the foundation.
- Identify your roof pitch (rise per 12 inches of run) — check your building plans or use a pitch gauge.
- Enter both measurements and pitch into the calculator above.
- Review the result: total roof surface area in square feet and roofing squares.
- Add a 10–15 % waste factor when ordering materials for a standard roof, or 15–20 % for complex roofs with many hips and valleys.
Formula & Methodology
The Mansard Roof Calculator uses the following established formulas:
Roof Area = Footprint Area × Pitch Multiplier
Pitch Multiplier = √(1 + (rise/12)²)
Footprint Area = Length × Width (including overhangs)
1 Roofing Square = 100 sq ft of roof area
The pitch multiplier accounts for the extra surface area created by the slope of the roof.
Frequently Asked Questions
Measure your building's footprint (length × width) from the ground, then multiply by the pitch multiplier for your roof slope. This gives a very accurate surface area without any ladder work. Our Mansard Roof Calculator does this calculation automatically.
A standard gable roof needs 10 % waste. Add 15 % for moderate complexity (a few hips or valleys) and up to 20 % for highly complex roofs. Always round up to the nearest bundle when ordering shingles.
One roofing square equals 100 square feet of roof surface. Roofing materials — shingles, underlayment, and insulation — are priced and sold per square, so converting your area to squares makes ordering much easier.