Calculate boxes of flooring, underlayment, and materials needed for hardwood, laminate, vinyl, and carpet.
Enter your room dimensions and flooring specifications to calculate materials needed.
Measure the length and width of your room in feet or meters. For irregular rooms, break into rectangles and calculate each separately.
Choose your flooring material (hardwood, laminate, vinyl, carpet) as waste factors vary by material.
Input plank dimensions and box coverage from your flooring product packaging.
Select your installation pattern - straight, diagonal, or herringbone - as each requires different waste percentages.
Include underlayment if needed and any transition strips or baseboard moldings.
Click "Calculate Flooring Needs" to get your results in boxes, rolls, and linear feet.
| Flooring Type | Typical Waste | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hardwood | 5-10% | Depends on room shape and board length |
| Laminate | 5-8% | Click-lock systems have less waste |
| Vinyl Plank | 5-10% | Rigid core vinyl has minimal waste |
| Carpet | 10-15% | Pattern matching and seam placement |
| Tile | 10-20% | Cutting waste and pattern complexity |
12' × 14' room (168 sq ft)
10' × 12' room (120 sq ft)
15' × 20' room (300 sq ft)