How much vinyl siding do I need?
Siding is sold by the square (100 sq ft). Enter the total wall length around the house.
Siding to order
16.5 squares
Estimated material cost
Siding to order
16.5 x $$130 per square
$2,145
Starter strip
14 x $$8.00 per piece
$112
Typical store prices before tax and delivery. Change any price to match your store.
How to measure
Measure the distance around the house and the wall height. For each gable end, measure its width and height from the top of the wall to the peak.
Tips from the field
- A standard door is about 21 sq ft and a window about 15 sq ft.
- Includes 10% extra. Houses with lots of corners and gables need more.
What you'll need
Common questions
What is a square of siding?
One square covers 100 square feet of wall.
How much extra siding should I order?
About 10% for a simple house, and more for houses with many corners, gables, and windows.
What trim goes with vinyl siding?
Starter strip at the bottom, J-channel around doors and windows, outside corner posts, and soffit and fascia trim.
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