Architectural dimension shingles will vary in price depending on style, thickness, durability, and production costs. Cheaper dimensional shingles currently (2008) run anywhere from $50/square to $175/square.
Typically there are three (3) bundles per square (100 sq ft)
Low end $75 per square for standard 3 tab shingles
Check with one of the superstores (Home Depot, Lowe's etc)Ask for the cost per bundle, and how many bundles there are to a 'square'.A square is 100 square feet, most shingles are 3 bundles to a square, but some of the new architectural are very heavy and thick and come 4 to a square.
2.7 lbs.
1 square of roofing shingles is 3 bundles of shingles equaling 63 shingles per square.
No dimensional shingles require 4 bundles per square
The most common shingles (three tab), come three packs per 100 square feet or a 10 foot by 10 foot area. The timberline shingles can come in 4 packs per square, and high end shingles can be 5 or 6 packs per sguare.
price per square for echstar shingles
It weighs 3 Ibs per one square footage of asphalt shingle
typically a square is three bundles (about 26 shingles per) but in some types of architectural shingles there are four bundles per square to make them easier to handle.
Roofing shingles. Standard grade 3 per square. Architectural 4 per square.
Roof shingles typically weigh between 200 to 400 pounds per square, depending on the type and material. Asphalt shingles generally weigh around 200 to 250 pounds per square, while heavier materials like slate or tile can weigh upwards of 400 pounds per square. It's important to check the specifications of the specific shingle brand and type for precise weight information.