Use the flooring calculator to estimate how much flooring a rectangular room needs and what the material may cost. It combines the room area with your waste allowance, the coverage in each box and the price per square foot.
It can be used when planning hardwood, laminate, vinyl, tile or carpet. Choosing a material updates the typical box coverage and price shown, and those figures can be changed to match the product you are considering.
Flooring Calculator
Find out how much flooring to buy — including waste for cuts — and what the material is likely to cost.
Your Result
Room area
Area including waste
Boxes to buy
Estimated material cost
Cost is based on the boxes you will actually buy (boxes × coverage per box × price per sq ft). It covers material only — underlay, adhesive, trims and fitting are extra. Typical box coverage and prices are prefilled; always check them against your chosen product.
How to Use This Tool
- Enter the room length and width in feet.
- Select the flooring material and check the prefilled waste allowance.
- Confirm the coverage per box and price per square foot against your chosen product.
- Select Calculate Flooring Needed.
- Review the room area, area including waste, boxes to buy and estimated material cost.
The cost is based on the full boxes you need to buy and covers material only. Underlay, adhesive, trims, delivery and fitting are extra. Always verify box coverage and price on the exact product, and measure awkward or non-rectangular rooms in sections.
Start by measuring the room with the Room Area Calculator, then browse our free online tools for the rest of the project.