Construction

Siding Calculator

Estimate siding squares for exterior walls.

Calculated Output

Siding squares (sq) 13.2

With waste 1,320

Formula: squares = area × (1 + waste) ÷ 100

Step-by-Step Breakdown

1. Values used:

2. Wall area = 1,200

3. Waste = 10 %

5. Siding squares = 13.2sq

6. With waste = 1,320

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The math behind it

squares = wall area × (1 + waste) ÷ 100.

1,200 ft² + 10% → 13.2 squares.

Subtract windows?

For large openings, yes; small ones are usually left in as allowance.