Flooring Calculator
Calculate how much flooring you need for your room. Enter your room dimensions, choose a flooring type, and add a waste allowance to get an estimated amount of flooring required.
Calculate Your Flooring
Leave the price blank if you only want to calculate the amount of flooring needed.
Your Flooring Estimate
Here is your estimated flooring requirement.
Estimated Flooring Cost
$0Based on your estimated flooring quantity and price per square foot.
Ordering a little extra flooring helps account for cutting, installation mistakes, and future repairs.
How Does the Flooring Calculator Work?
This flooring calculator first calculates the area of your room by multiplying the room length by the room width. It then adds the waste percentage you select to provide a more practical estimate of the flooring you should purchase.
A waste allowance is useful because flooring often needs to be cut around walls, corners, doorways, closets, and other features. The amount of waste needed can vary depending on the room shape and installation pattern.
How Much Flooring Waste Should I Add?
Flooring Calculator FAQs
How do I calculate how much flooring I need?
Measure the length and width of the room, then multiply the two measurements to find the floor area. Add a waste allowance to account for cuts and installation. Our flooring calculator does these calculations for you.
How much extra flooring should I buy?
Around 10% extra flooring is commonly used for many straightforward rooms. Rooms with unusual shapes, multiple corners, diagonal installation, or complicated cuts may require a larger allowance.
Should I include waste when calculating flooring?
Yes. Adding a waste allowance helps ensure you have enough material after accounting for cuts, damaged pieces, installation mistakes, and future replacement pieces.
How many square feet are in a 12×12 room?
A 12×12-foot room has 144 square feet of floor area. You would need additional flooring after adding a waste allowance. For example, with 10% waste, the recommended purchase would be approximately 159 square feet.
Does this flooring calculator work for tile and carpet?
Yes. The basic area calculation can be used for hardwood, laminate, vinyl, tile, carpet, bamboo, and many other flooring materials. Always check the manufacturer’s installation recommendations for the specific product you purchase.