Roof Decking Calculator

Calculate roof decking (sheathing) panels needed for your roof. Accounts for roof pitch, waste, and standard 4ร—8 sheet size.

๐Ÿ  Roof Decking Calculator

Results

Flat Area720.00 sq ft
Pitch Multiplier1.118
Actual Roof Area804.98 sq ft
Total (+ waste)885.48 sq ft
4x8 Sheets28 sheets
ByPRIYA SHARMAโ€ขUpdated April 20, 2026
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Reviewed byDR. RAJIV NAIR
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Fact checked byNEHA KAPOOR

๐Ÿ’ก How to Calculate Roof Decking

Roof decking area is larger than the footprint because of the pitch. Multiply the flat area by the pitch factor: โˆš(1 + (pitch/12)ยฒ). A 6/12 pitch increases area by 11.8%. Common decking is 4ร—8 ft CDX plywood or 7/16-inch OSB (32 sq ft per sheet).

Add 10โ€“15% for waste โ€” more for complex roof shapes with valleys, hips, and dormers. Decking must be staggered (joints offset by at least 4 feet) and fastened with 8d nails every 6 inches on edges and 12 inches in the field.

A 30ร—24 ft gable roof at 6/12 pitch: flat area = 720 sq ft ร— 1.118 = 805 sq ft. With 10% waste = 886 sq ft รท 32 = 28 sheets of 4ร—8 plywood or OSB.

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