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
How it's calculated
- 1Multiply room length by width for the floor area.
- 2Add 10% waste for cuts (more for diagonal layouts).
- 3Divide by the coverage per box.
- 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?
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