Flooring Calculator

How many boxes of flooring will the job take?

Flooring needed equals the room area plus a 10% waste factor, divided by the square feet per box. Order full boxes and keep a spare plank per room.

Flooring Calculator

Your result

Flooring to buy

198 sq ft

Room area180 sq ft
Boxes to order10

How it's calculated

  1. 1Multiply room length by width for the floor area.
  2. 2Add 10% waste for cuts (more for diagonal layouts).
  3. 3Divide by the coverage per box.
  4. 4Round up and buy one extra box for future repairs.

Key takeaways

  • 10% waste is standard; add more for angles and patterns.
  • Buy from one dye lot for consistent color.
  • Underlayment and trim are priced separately.

Related questions

  • How much flooring waste should I add?
  • How many square feet in a box of laminate?
  • Do I need underlayment?

Flooring Calculator FAQ

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