Flooring Calculator
Calculate how many square feet and boxes of flooring you need, including waste.
Quick answer: Flooring Calculator: Calculate how many square feet and boxes of flooring you need, including waste. Everything runs in your browser, so nothing you enter is uploaded or stored.
How to use Flooring Calculator
- Enter your values in the fields.
- The results update instantly as you type.
- Note or copy the numbers you need.
Features
- Instant results
- Free, no signup
- Runs in your browser, nothing is uploaded
- Works on phone and desktop
How it works
Area = length x width. Multiply by one plus the waste percentage, then divide by the coverage per box and round up.
Worked example
A 14 by 12 foot room is 168 sq ft. With 10 percent waste you need 185 sq ft, which is 10 boxes of 20 sq ft.
Frequently asked questions
How much waste should I add?
Ten percent for straight layouts and 15 percent for diagonal or patterned layouts.
What is a box?
Most boxes of laminate or vinyl plank cover 20 to 25 square feet. Check the label.
Is the Flooring Calculator free?
Yes. It is free, needs no signup and works on any device.