Free flooring calculator: estimate square footage or m², boxes, and waste for hardwood, laminate, tile, vinyl, or carpet, plus an optional cost estimate.
Room Dimensions
Material, Waste & Cost
Coverage per box is pre-filled from the flooring type — override it with the figure printed on your carton.
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Installing new floors? Our flooring calculator helps you determine exactly how much material you need, accounting for waste. Get box counts for hardwood, laminate, tile, vinyl, or carpet in square feet or square metres, with an optional cost estimate in your own currency.
Flooring is sold by the box, and each box covers a set area (roughly 15-25 sq ft for hardwood or tile, up to ~30 sq ft for vinyl plank). You calculate the room area, add 10-15% extra for cuts, mistakes, and future repairs, then divide by the coverage printed on your carton to get the number of boxes.
Flooring Area Formula
Hardwood or luxury vinyl for durability and style in high-traffic areas.
Tile or waterproof vinyl for moisture resistance and easy cleaning.
Carpet or laminate for warmth and comfort underfoot.
Account for proper waste allowance
Determine number of boxes needed
Compare flooring type costs
Budget for material and labor
Avoid mid-project shortages
10% extra for simple rectangular rooms, 15% for complex layouts with many angles and doorways. Keep some extra boxes for future repairs.
Click-lock laminate and luxury vinyl plank (LVP) are the easiest DIY options. Hardwood and tile typically require professional installation.
Break the room into rectangles, calculate each section separately, then add them together. Add 15% waste for complex shapes.
Laminate: $3-8/sq ft installed. Vinyl: $4-10/sq ft. Hardwood: $8-15/sq ft. Tile: $8-20/sq ft. Carpet: $3-12/sq ft.